Valhalla Farms
Acreage, Privacy, and Horses on the Waxhaw-Marvin Line
Valhalla Farms sits along Waxhaw Marvin Road on the Union County line between Waxhaw and Marvin, North Carolina, an established neighborhood built for buyers who want real land, not just a big yard. Homes here go back to the 1970s and run all the way to the late 2010s, spread across roughly two to seven acre lots, so there's no single look or era that defines the neighborhood. Brick ranches sit near sprawling two-story estates with basements, and long driveways and deep setbacks give almost every home a real sense of privacy.
It's long been known as one of the area's go-to spots for horse owners, with plenty of room for stables, pastures, and riding rings alongside the houses. That rural, spread-out feel hasn't stopped Valhalla Farms from staying close to everyday conveniences: Waxhaw's shops and restaurants, several grocery options, and the fast-growing Providence Road corridor are all a short drive away, even though the neighborhood itself feels like the country.
Details on the Area
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Most homesites run roughly two to seven acres, long a draw for horse owners looking for room for stables, pastures, or riding rings alongside the house.
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Homes span the 1970s through the late 2010s, from compact brick ranches to sprawling two-story estates with basements, so there's no single cookie-cutter look.
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The neighborhood's former private pool and tennis courts, founded in 1976 as the Valhalla Swim and Racquet Club, now operate as an independent nonprofit club with an Olympic-lane pool and three lighted tennis courts. Membership is optional, not required.
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Valhalla Farms sits right on the town line along Waxhaw Marvin Road, giving residents an address in both communities' orbit within the 28173 zip code.
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Unlike most newer Union County subdivisions on municipal utilities, homes here typically run on well water and septic systems, part of what keeps the neighborhood feeling more rural.
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Grocery stores, Downtown Waxhaw's shops and restaurants, and the Cureton and Blakeney shopping areas are all a short drive away despite the neighborhood's country feel.
HOMES FOR SALE IN VALHALLA FARMS
Valhalla Farms doesn't turn over like a typical subdivision, big lots and long ownership tenures mean sales are few and far between. Here's what the numbers actually show.
The Housing Market
Sold price range
$750K – $1.48M
Past 2 years, single-family
Median days on market
3
Past 2 years
Typical home size
2,700 – 10,100 sq ft
Median around 3,600 sq ft
Typical lot size
2 – 7 acres
Median around 3 acres
Typical year built
1972 – 2019
Median around 1989
Active listings
1
As of July 13, 2026
Valhalla Farms single-family homes, Marvin/Waxhaw NC 28173, via Terra Vista Realty (Canopy MLS) and Living in Greater Charlotte (Canopy MLS/MLS GRID, as of 7/13/2026). This is a small, low-turnover neighborhood, so a single sale can move these numbers quite a bit; verify current values.
Schools In Valhalla Farms
Union County Public Schools serves this part of Waxhaw and Marvin, and the assigned schools have shifted over the years as new buildings opened nearby. Here's what's currently zoned, factual and sourced, plus what to double check before you buy.
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Marvin Ridge Middle
Marvin Ridge High
Union County Public Schools has redrawn attendance lines in this area before, an older 2015-era assignment for Valhalla Farms pointed to New Town Elementary and Cuthbertson Middle/High instead. Confirm current zoned schools for your exact address through UCPS (ucpsnc.org) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Valhalla Farms carries a modest HOA, with dues historically running around $130 a year, mainly covering neighborhood upkeep rather than funding a private clubhouse or pool. The swimming pool and tennis courts that used to belong exclusively to the neighborhood are now run separately as the Waxhaw-Marvin Swim & Tennis Club (originally founded in 1976 as the Valhalla Swim and Racquet Club), a nonprofit, volunteer-run facility with an Olympic-lane pool, diving board, and three lighted tennis courts. Residents of Valhalla Farms are not required to join.
That setup gives homeowners the option to join a full swim and tennis club without it being baked into mandatory dues, which is part of why the neighborhood appeals to buyers who want land and flexibility rather than a heavily amenitized, covenant-restricted community. Confirm current HOA dues and any covenants for a specific address before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Valhalla Farms sits along Waxhaw Marvin Road, straddling the Waxhaw/Marvin town line in the 28173 zip code of Union County. The setting is rural and wooded, with mature trees and large lots, but it's not far from daily conveniences: ALDI and other grocery stores in Waxhaw are about a mile away, Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, and Publix at Marvin Gardens are within a couple miles, and Downtown Waxhaw's shops and restaurants are roughly four miles off.
For bigger retail trips, Cureton Town Center is about two miles away and Blakeney Town Center in south Charlotte is around five. Uptown Charlotte is roughly 18 miles and 30 to 45 minutes north depending on traffic, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 20 miles away. It's a genuinely rural pocket of Union County that still keeps Charlotte's job centers and airport within a reasonable commute.
Places to explore in Valhalla Farms
Frequently Asked Questions
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Valhalla Farms sits along Waxhaw Marvin Road in the 28173 zip code, straddling the town line between Waxhaw and Marvin, North Carolina, in Union County.
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It's built around large lots, roughly two to seven acres, rather than typical subdivision-sized yards, and it's long been popular with horse owners for its equestrian-friendly setups. Homes range from 1970s ranches to newer two-story estates, so there's a real mix of ages and styles.
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Valhalla Farms is currently zoned for Sandy Ridge Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle, and Marvin Ridge High, all part of Union County Public Schools. Attendance lines have shifted here before, so verify assigned schools for your exact address through UCPS (ucpsnc.org) before you buy.
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Over the past two years, single-family homes in Valhalla Farms have sold between about $750,000 and $1.48 million, with a median of just 3 days on market. It's a small neighborhood with few sales in any given stretch, so figures can swing significantly from one sale to the next; verify current values.
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Yes, a modest one, with dues historically around $130 a year. The neighborhood's former private pool and tennis courts are now run independently as the Waxhaw-Marvin Swim & Tennis Club, which residents can join but aren't required to. Confirm current dues and covenants before making decisions.
