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Educating our clients as they navigate the home purchase process is a top priority for us. We don’t just want our clients to love their new home, we want them to love the area they live in and to know that they are choosing a location that works for their lifestyle and their family and offers them access to all the creature comforts they need.

We have compiled a variety of resources and information about Waxhaw, NC and our surrounding communities including area demographics, school information, dining and entertainment options and more.

Living in Waxhaw, NC

A quaint, historic town, nestled on the border of North and South Carolina, Waxhaw’s rich history dates back to the 1700s, when the town’s namesake Waxhaw tribe inhabited the area. The downtown area, home to the Farms & Estates offices, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses a variety of historic buildings filled with local antique shops, stores, restaurants and more.

The town is still divided by a railroad, which was developed in the 1880s and brought a variety of opportunities to the small, rural town of Waxhaw. Over the years the community has continued to grow as a result of our neighboring city, Charlotte, NC. We take pride in our dedication to preserving the charm and small-town feel of Waxhaw, and many of our residents take pride in our commitment to preserving the historic charm and authenticity of our community

Waxhaw Dining & Entertainment

Some of Waxhaw’s favorite annual, local events include

Independence Day Parade

Spring Kaleidoscope Festival

Jammin’ by the Tracks (Fridays, May-September)

Autumn Treasures – Second Week of October

Festival of Lights

Seniors Christmas Party

Christmas Parade

First Friday Night Concert

Waxhaw Farmers Market

Queen’s Cup Steeple Chase, every April

Local Activities

If you’re looking for ways to explore our local community and take advantage of all the wonderful activities and amenities, here are a few we recommend:

Museum of the Waxhaws – Located off Highway 75, the Museum of the Waxhaws is open three days a week to the public with field trips and group visits occurring as scheduled throughout each week. Their goal is to foster community, understanding, and reconciliation by telling more stories. In hopes of elevating historical awareness, our sense of place, and our unity in diversity.

Cane Creek Park – This 1,050-acre park includes a 300-acre lake for boating, swimming, fishing, and lots of other water activities. It’s open throughout the year with access to campgrounds, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, a lakeside lodge and more.
JAARS – JAARS is an international community where the Wycliff Bible translators work and live. On their campus you can find a museum with a variety of artifacts and information about their mission. Lear more about their organization here.
Eight Legs Gallery – Eight Legs Gallery is located in Waxhaw, NC carries “Art with Heart” created by local artists in the North and South Carolina area. Art pieces include a selection of oil paintings, water color, pastels, acrylics, wood art, pottery, fused glass and much more and the gallery offers a variety of art classes for local residents.

Storefront Theatre – Home to the Storefront Theatre Company, this Waxhaw venue plays host to local and regional talents as they bring performances to stage without Without benefit of costumes, props, or elaborate sets. Their talented actors use voices, facial expressions, and attitude to make the stories come alive in the audience’s imagination.

Waxhaw Sk8 Park – Located off Caldwell Street in Downtown, the Waxhaw Sk8 Park is complete with a half-pipe, quarter-pipe, decking, rails, ramps, a bowl and more!

Harvey Clay Nesbit Park – This 40 acre park is located in the Northwest quadrant of Waxhaw and is home to baseball, softball, and multipurpose fields as well as picnic shelters and other recreational areas available for reservation through the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Restaurants and Dining

If you’re on the hunt for a great meal, you don’t have to look far. Waxhaw is home to a variety of locally owned restaurants and dining options that you definitely don’t want to miss! Some of our favorites include

Mary O’Neill’s

Stacks Kitchen

Greco Fresh Grille

Capricci’s True Italian

Maxwell’s Tavern

Cork & Ale

Emmet’s

Provisions Breakfast & Lunch Counter

Dreamchaser’s Brewery

Blue Door Deli & Market

Support Local

In the spirit of community, we love supporting other small businesses in our area. Here are a few of the thriving local businesses that you will find in downtown Waxhaw and beyond

Stewart’s Pottery & Gallery

Antique Shops

Waxhaw Reading Room, Used Bookstore

Waxhaw Tack Exchange

Bike Depot

Provisions Natural Foods

MONA Boutique

The Baker, located in the Historic Livery Stable building

Local Representatives

For those living in the Waxhaw area, our local, elected officials are

Mayor: Ron Pappas

Town Clerk: Melody Shuler

Town Commissioners:
Kat Lee
Pedro Morey
Anne Simpson
Tracy Wesolek