Fairington Oaks
Large Lots and Big Homes East of Charlotte
Fairington Oaks is a single-family neighborhood in Mint Hill, North Carolina, built out between 2006 and 2017 by McCar Homes on the east side of Mecklenburg County. The homes here run large by Charlotte-area standards, generally 2,800 to 5,500 square feet, on generous lots that stretch from around two-thirds of an acre to well over an acre, so buyers get more house and more yard than a typical newer subdivision closer to uptown.
Tree-lined streets and mature landscaping give Fairington Oaks a settled, established feel even though it's a fairly recent build, and the neighborhood's clubhouse, outdoor pool, playground, and sidewalks keep daily life centered close to home. It sits in the 28227 zip code on the east side of Charlotte's metro area, within easy reach of Mint Hill's own shops and restaurants as well as nearby Matthews, giving residents a quieter, larger-lot alternative without giving up a manageable commute into the city.
Details on the Area
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Homes typically run 2,800 to 5,500 square feet on lots from about 0.69 to 1.26 acres, giving buyers more house and more yard than most newer Charlotte-area subdivisions.
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The neighborhood was developed over more than a decade, so buyers can find both established resales and some of the newer homes in the community.
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The Fairington Oaks HOA maintains a clubhouse and outdoor pool as the community's social hub.
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An on-site playground and neighborhood sidewalks make it easy for families to get outside without leaving the community.
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Mature trees and landscaping give Fairington Oaks a settled feel that belies its 2000s-and-2010s-era construction.
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A Publix, Harris Teeter, and ALDI sit about 2 miles away, and downtown Matthews, Costco, and Target are roughly 4 miles out.
HOMES FOR SALE IN FAIRINGTON OAKS
Fairington Oaks trades on space, big houses on big lots, rather than a high volume of turnover. Here's the latest snapshot.
The Housing Market
Price range
$650K–$840K
Single-family homes sold, past 24 months
Typical home size
2,800–5,500 sq ft
Median about 3,700 sq ft
Typical lot size
0.69–1.26 acres
Median about 0.72 acres
Years built
2006–2017
Median around 2007
Active listings
2
As of July 2026
HOA dues
$159/quarter
Per a recent listing; confirm current dues
Fairington Oaks (Mint Hill, NC 28227) single-family homes, Canopy MLS data via Terra Vista Realty. This is a small subdivision with limited annual sales volume, so figures can shift with just a handful of transactions; verify current values before making decisions.
Schools In Fairington Oaks
Fairington Oaks sits inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) territory, not a Union County or South Carolina district. 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
Fairington Oaks is governed by the Fairington Oaks Homeowners Association, a mandatory-dues HOA. A recent listing in the neighborhood showed quarterly dues of about $159 (roughly $53 a month), which is illustrative of the general range rather than a fixed number, since dues can be adjusted over time. Dues support the neighborhood's clubhouse, outdoor pool, playground, and sidewalks, the kind of amenities that keep daily life close to home without residents needing to drive to a separate rec center.
Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any rules or restrictions for a specific address directly with the HOA or its management company before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Fairington Oaks sits in Mint Hill, NC 28227, on the east side of Mecklenburg County. A Publix at Mint Hill Commons, a Harris Teeter, and an ALDI are all within about 2 miles, and Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park is roughly 3 miles away for walking trails and green space. Downtown Matthews, with its restaurants and shops, is about 4 miles off, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Costco, and Target are all a similar distance.
SouthPark Mall is roughly 10 miles away, Uptown Charlotte is about 12 miles, roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive depending on traffic, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 17 miles out. That gives Fairington Oaks residents a quieter, larger-lot setting while keeping Charlotte's job centers and airport within a manageable drive.
Places to explore in Fairington Oaks
Frequently Asked Questions
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In Mint Hill, North Carolina, 28227, on the east side of Mecklenburg County, a few miles from downtown Matthews and about 12 miles from Uptown Charlotte.
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Fairington Oaks is zoned to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), not Union County or a South Carolina district: 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 roughly the past two years, single-family homes in Fairington Oaks have sold for between about $650,000 and $840,000, on homes generally ranging from 2,800 to 5,500 square feet. As of July 2026 there were 2 active listings. Verify current values, since the market moves and this is a small subdivision with limited sales volume.
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Yes, the Fairington Oaks Homeowners Association charges mandatory dues, recently shown at about $159 per quarter on one listing, and it maintains the community's clubhouse, outdoor pool, playground, and sidewalks. Confirm current dues for a specific address before making decisions.
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Fairington Oaks stands out for its large homes, generally 2,800 to 5,500 square feet, on generous lots up to well over an acre, built between 2006 and 2017 by McCar Homes. That combination of size and lot space is harder to find at this price point closer to uptown Charlotte.
