Firethorne is a golf community of about 190 homes around Firethorne Country Club, inside the Village of Marvin's town limits with Waxhaw 28173 addresses. The club opened in 1998 with an 18-hole championship course.
Homes and lots
About a quarter of Firethorne's homes went up in the late 1990s and half between 2000 and 2004, with a few added since. Lots are among the largest in Marvin, mostly about three-quarters of an acre, and include the Innisbrook section of about 40 homes.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Firethorne Club Drive is the main road. Many streets are named for famous golf courses, including Wingfoot, Spyglass, Seminole, Baltusrol, Shinnecock and Medinah.
The country club
Firethorne Country Club's course runs through the neighborhood, with a clubhouse, dining, fitness, and swim and tennis. Club membership is run by the club, separately from the homeowners association.
Amenities
- 18-Hole Golf Course. Firethorne Country Club's championship course runs through the neighborhood, with a practice area and golf instruction.
- Clubhouse & Dining. The country club offers a clubhouse, dining and a fitness center. Club membership is run by the club.
- Swim & Tennis. The club's swim and tennis complex is the center of summer life for member families.
Schools
Listings show Firethorne assigned to Marvin 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 3.3 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 4.4 miles
- Urgent care: Atrium Health Urgent Care, Ballantyne, about 3.9 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 2.4 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 5.5 miles
See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.
Who lives here
In the Census area that includes Firethorne, about 100% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.4 people, and 28% of residents are under 18. The median age is 42.2. See Firethorne by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Heritage at Marvin, Marvin Estates, Marvin Creek, Wyndmoor. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Firethorne home
Most Firethorne homes are now 20 to 27 years old, so original roofs, HVAC systems and water heaters are at or past their typical lifespans. Big homes often have two or three HVAC zones to plan for. 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.