Hunter Oaks is one of the largest neighborhoods in the Marvin area, with about 880 homes spread across a string of named sections just east of Canterfield Creek. It's outside any town limits, in unincorporated Union County, but homes carry Waxhaw 28173 mailing addresses and Marvin Ridge school assignments.
Homes and lots
Hunter Oaks was built in waves. About 40% of homes went up in the mid-to-late 1990s, and most of the rest between 2000 and 2004. Lots are mostly between a quarter and three-eighths of an acre, about a third of an acre on average, with mature trees, sidewalks and many brick-front traditional homes.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
The busiest streets are Grayscroft Drive, Coachman Drive, Deercross Lane, Lillieshall Road and Foxfield Road. Many homes sit on short lanes and courts off those main loops.
The sections
Hunter Oaks is made up of named sections, each with its own character and build years. Explore them: Creekstone at Hunter Oaks, Iveyridge at Hunter Oaks, Foxfield at Hunter Oaks, Birchwood at Hunter Oaks, Deercross at Hunter Oaks, Gracefield at Hunter Oaks, Carisbrooke at Hunter Oaks, Carver Pond at Hunter Oaks, and Kingsmead, a mid-2000s enclave recorded as part of Hunter Oaks.
Amenities
- Clubhouse. A neighborhood clubhouse anchors the amenity area, a natural spot for gatherings and meetings.
- Two Pools. Listings describe two swimming pools, and some sections have their own amenity area.
- Courts, Trails & Playground. Tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, sport courts and walking trails round out the amenities.
Schools
Listings show Hunter Oaks 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 2.1 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 3.7 miles
- Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 2.9 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.5 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 4.2 miles
See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.
Who lives here
In the Census area that includes Hunter Oaks, about 91% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.2 people, and 30% of residents are under 18. The median age is 44.0. See Hunter Oaks by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Kingsmead, Marvin Commons, Canterfield Creek, Providence Downs. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Hunter Oaks home
With most homes now 20 to 30 years old, Hunter Oaks is in the thick of big-ticket replacements: roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters, windows and decks. 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.