Cheval
Mint Hill's Luxury Equestrian Estate Community
Cheval is a 425-acre luxury estate community in Mint Hill, North Carolina, built around a working equestrian center, riding arenas, and miles of bridle paths that wind through rolling pastures and mature hardwoods. Custom builders including Arcadia Homes, Classica Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, and Grandfather Homes have filled the community with large estate homes on generous wooded homesites, typically running from about 3,500 to more than 7,000 square feet on lots that often approach an acre or more.
The result is a quiet, countryside feel that's still a short drive from the daily conveniences of Mint Hill, Matthews, and southeast Charlotte. Long driveways lead back to houses set well apart from their neighbors, horses graze in paddocks along streets like Long Stirrup Lane and Piaffe Avenue, and the pace favors walking, riding, and slow evenings over the density of most new construction around Charlotte. It's a distinct pocket for buyers who want an estate-sized lot and real equestrian access without leaving Mecklenburg County.
Details on the Area
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Cheval is built around a working equestrian center with riding arenas and miles of bridle paths winding through rolling pastures and mature hardwoods.
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Homes come from builders including Arcadia Homes, Classica Homes, Arthur Rutenberg Homes (AR Homes), Grandfather Homes, Bluewave Custom Builders, and Costner Building Group, giving the community a high level of architectural variety.
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Lots typically run from about 0.69 to nearly 2 acres, giving most homes long driveways and real distance from their neighbors.
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Cheval has been developed in phases for close to two decades, so buyers can find both established estates and new construction within the same community.
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Beyond the equestrian facilities, the HOA maintains street lighting and walking trails through the community's wooded common areas.
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A Publix, Harris Teeter, and Aldi sit about a mile away, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Matthews' shopping corridor are roughly 4 miles out.
HOMES FOR SALE IN CHEVAL
Cheval isn't priced like a typical Mint Hill subdivision, and the acreage and equestrian amenities show up in the numbers. Here's the latest snapshot.
The Housing Market
Price range
$1.28M–$2.76M
Single-family homes sold, past 12 months
Median days on market
1
Homes sold, past 12 months
Median home size
~4,500 sq ft
Typical range 3,500–7,200 sq ft
Median lot size
~0.93 acres
Typical range 0.69–1.89 acres
Active listings
8
As of July 2026
HOA dues
$2,445/yr
Illustrative, one recent listing
Cheval (Mint Hill, NC 28227) single-family homes, Canopy MLS data via Terra Vista Realty and Hendrix Properties/Houses in Charlotte. Figures blend past-12-months sold data with a July 2026 snapshot of active listings; verify current values.
Schools In Cheval
Cheval sits inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) territory, not Union County. Here are the schools most commonly zoned for the neighborhood, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Bain Elementary
Mint Hill Middle
Independence High
Bain Elementary and Mint Hill Middle serve a wide swath of Mint Hill, and CMS attendance boundaries can shift with rezoning. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup (assignment.cms.k12.nc.us) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Cheval is a mandatory-dues HOA community. A recent listing showed an annual HOA fee of about $2,445, which is illustrative of the general range rather than a fixed number, since dues can vary by section and phase within the community. Amenities are built around Cheval's equestrian character: a stable and equestrian center, riding arenas, bridle paths, street lighting, and walking trails through the community's wooded common areas.
Because Cheval was developed in phases by multiple custom builders over more than a decade, exact covenants and fee structures can differ between sections. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any equestrian-facility rules for a specific address before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Cheval sits in Mint Hill, NC 28227, in the area around Bain School Road and Lawyers Road in southeastern Mecklenburg County, with streets including Long Stirrup Lane, Piaffe Avenue, and Grande Vineyards Drive. A Publix at Mint Hill Commons, a Harris Teeter, and an Aldi are all about a mile away, and Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park is roughly 2 miles from the community for walking trails and green space.
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is about 4 miles away, and Costco and Target in Matthews are within a similar distance. Uptown Charlotte is roughly 12 miles and about a 25 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 17 miles away. I-485 gives Cheval residents a direct connection to the rest of the Charlotte metro without having to fight through downtown Mint Hill traffic.
Places to explore in Cheval
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cheval is in Mint Hill, NC 28227, in southeastern Mecklenburg County near Bain School Road and Lawyers Road, with streets including Long Stirrup Lane, Piaffe Avenue, and Grande Vineyards Drive.
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Cheval is a 425-acre luxury estate community built around a working equestrian center, riding arenas, and bridle paths, with custom-built homes from builders like Arcadia Homes, Classica Homes, and Arthur Rutenberg Homes on generous wooded lots.
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Cheval is zoned to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), not Union County Public Schools: commonly Bain Elementary, Mint Hill Middle, and Independence High. Because CMS attendance boundaries can shift, verify assignments for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup before you buy.
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Over the past 12 months, single-family homes in Cheval have sold for between about $1.28 million and $2.76 million, with a median of just 1 day on the market. As of July 2026 there were 8 active listings with a median list price near $1.97 million. Verify current values, since the market moves.
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Yes, Cheval has a mandatory HOA that supports its equestrian center, riding arenas, bridle paths, street lighting, and walking trails. A recent listing showed annual dues of about $2,445, though fees can vary by section since the community was built out in phases by several builders; confirm current dues for a specific address.
