Bonterra
Where Craftsman Porches Meet Indian Trail's Equestrian Charm
Bonterra is an equestrian-themed, master-planned community in Indian Trail, Union County, built out mostly between 2002 and 2020 into more than 800 homes. Craftsman-style architecture with deep, covered front porches lines streets named after famous racehorses, Belmont Stakes, Native Diver, Triple Crown, Twenty Grand, a nod to the neighborhood's centerpiece, Bonterra Stables, a boutique boarding barn and riding facility built right into the subdivision.
Residents lean on a genuinely resort-style amenity package to match: a clubhouse and fitness center, a junior-Olympic pool with its own kiddie splash area, tennis and pickleball courts, and nearly two miles of walking trails that wind past two playgrounds and open green space. It is an unusual pairing for the Charlotte suburbs, a working equestrian facility and a full recreational amenity center, all inside one HOA.
Details on the Area
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A boutique, 10-horse boarding barn built right into the subdivision, offering stall boarding, riding lessons, and horse training. Streets throughout Bonterra are even named after famous racehorses like Belmont Stakes and Twenty Grand.
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Built out mostly from 2002 to 2020 by Bonterra Builders, Taylor Morrison, and P&N Homes, Bonterra's 800-plus homes favor deep, covered front porches and classic Southern Craftsman detailing.
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A junior-Olympic community pool with its own kiddie splash area, a clubhouse, and a fitness center anchor the neighborhood's amenity package.
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Residents can reserve tennis and pickleball courts online, plus use two playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, and close to two miles of paved and natural walking trails.
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Over 800 homes span single-family houses, townhomes, and patio homes, giving Bonterra a wider range of price points and living styles than most master-planned communities its size.
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Bonterra is zoned for Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, and Porter Ridge High, all Niche A or A-minus rated schools in Union County Public Schools.
HOMES FOR SALE IN BONTERRA
So what does it actually cost to plant your flag in Bonterra? Here's how the neighborhood's mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes is moving right now.
The Housing Market
Typical price range
$380K–$670K
Past 12 months, single-family
Median days on market
28
Past 12 months
Typical home size
~2,600 sq ft
Median, incl. townhomes/condos
Typical lot size
~0.17 ac
Median, single-family
Year built
2002–2020
Most homes, median ~2007
HOA dues
$80–$277/mo
Varies by home type
Bonterra (Indian Trail, Union County) homes, Canopy MLS data via Terra Vista Realty as of July 18, 2026. Figures blend single-family, townhome, and condo sales and move with the market; verify current values.
Schools In Bonterra
Bonterra falls inside Union County Public Schools, not Charlotte-Mecklenburg, so a different report card and a different boundary lookup tool apply here. Here's who's zoned in, and how those schools stack up.
Poplin Elementary
Porter Ridge Middle
Porter Ridge High
Bonterra is a single, well-established subdivision, but Union County Public Schools can redraw attendance boundaries as Indian Trail grows. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the UCPS Attendance/Boundary Maps (ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/2771) before you buy, not the CMS assignment lookup, which does not apply here.
HOA & Community Amenities
Bonterra Village's HOA is professionally managed by CAMS, with an on-site assistant manager holding office hours at the clubhouse on Bonterra Boulevard three days a week. Dues are not one flat number since Bonterra mixes single-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes, but recent MLS listings show single-family dues running around $80 a month, with townhome dues closer to $270 to $280 a month, likely reflecting a heavier exterior-maintenance package for those units.
What dues buy is the neighborhood's signature draw: Bonterra Stables, a boutique 10-horse boarding barn with riding lessons and training tucked right into the subdivision, plus a resort-style junior-Olympic pool with a kiddie splash area, a clubhouse and fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, two playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball courts, and nearly two miles of paved and natural walking trails. Even the streets lean into the theme, named after famous racehorses like Belmont Stakes, Native Diver, and Twenty Grand. Confirm current dues and what they cover before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Bonterra sits in Indian Trail, Union County, roughly 16 miles southeast of uptown Charlotte, with its HOA clubhouse at 2401 Bonterra Blvd off Old Monroe Road. The 800-plus-home community was built out mostly between 2002 and 2020 by Bonterra Builders, Taylor Morrison, and P&N Homes (Persis-Nova Custom Homes), giving it a classic Southern streetscape of Craftsman-style homes with deep front porches. ALDI, Walmart Supercenter, and Publix are all within a few miles, and Crooked Creek Park, one of Union County's largest parks with a splash pad, disc golf course, and mountain bike trail, is about two miles away.
For dining and entertainment, the Sun Valley Commons district and its Sun Valley 14 movie theater sit a short drive down Old Monroe Road alongside neighborhood spots like The Trail House. Uptown Charlotte is roughly 25 to 30 minutes away depending on traffic, Charlotte Douglas International Airport runs about 30 to 40 minutes, and Monroe, the Union County seat, is about 15 minutes southeast.
Places to explore in Bonterra
Frequently Asked Questions
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In Indian Trail, Union County, North Carolina, roughly 16 miles southeast of uptown Charlotte, with its HOA clubhouse at 2401 Bonterra Blvd off Old Monroe Road.
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It's an equestrian-themed, master-planned community built around Bonterra Stables, a boutique horse-boarding barn and riding facility inside the subdivision, paired with Craftsman-style homes and streets named after famous racehorses.
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Bonterra is zoned for Poplin Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, and Porter Ridge High School, all part of Union County Public Schools, not Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Verify your exact address through the UCPS Attendance/Boundary Maps before you buy, since assignments can shift.
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Over the past 12 months, homes in Bonterra sold between about $380,000 and $670,000, with a median of 28 days on the market. Typical homes run about 2,600 square feet on close to a fifth-of-an-acre lot, mostly built between 2002 and 2020. Verify current values, since the market moves.
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Yes. Bonterra Village's HOA, professionally managed by CAMS, covers the clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, walking trails, and Bonterra Stables. Recent listings show dues running around $80 a month for single-family homes and $270 to $280 a month for townhomes; confirm current dues before making decisions.
