Cottages at Marvin Gardens is a small community of 25 cottage homes in east Marvin, near Weddington Chase. It's inside the Village of Marvin with Waxhaw 28173 addresses.
Homes and lots
All 25 homes were built in 2021 and 2022. Lots are about a fifth of an acre, and homes typically have screened porches and fenced yards. Lawn care and common-area maintenance are included.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Every home sits on Garden Terrace Circle, a single loop street.
Amenities
- Lawn Care Included. Lawn care and common-area maintenance are included, per listings.
- Porches & Fenced Yards. Screened porches and fenced yards are common features.
- Small & Close-Knit. With just 25 homes, neighbors get to know each other quickly.
Schools
Listings show Cottages at Marvin Gardens assigned to Rea View Elementary, Marvin Ridge Middle and Marvin Ridge High, part of Union County Public Schools. Assignments can change and depend on your address, so confirm with Union County Public Schools.
Everyday errands
Straight-line distances from the middle of the neighborhood; driving distances are a little longer.
- Groceries: Publix at Marvin Gardens, about 0.2 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 1.6 miles
- Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 4.2 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.1 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 2.0 miles
See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.
Who lives here
In the Census area that includes Cottages at Marvin Gardens, about 99% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.4 people, and 24% of residents are under 18. The median age is 40.3. See Cottages at Marvin Gardens by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Weddington Chase, The Courtyards of Marvin, Barrington, Valhalla Farms. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Cottages at Marvin Gardens home
Homes here are only 4 or 5 years old, so builder warranties have mostly ended. Most owners are adding upgrades like patios, lighting, storage and window treatments rather than replacing anything. Start with the home-care guides by home age.
Join your neighbors
Founding members can book 45-minute meetings with vetted local vendors and get paid $200 to $300 per meeting, with no obligation to buy. When several neighbors need the same job, we negotiate one group rate.