Marvin Creek is one of the Village of Marvin's best-known neighborhoods, with about 370 homes on wooded lots just west of Canterfield Creek. It sits inside Marvin's town limits with Waxhaw 28173 mailing addresses, and it's known for its resort-style amenity center.
Homes and lots
Most of Marvin Creek was built in one big wave: about 300 of its homes went up between 2005 and 2009, with the rest finished by 2013. Lots are some of the largest of any amenity neighborhood in the area, mostly between seven-tenths and eight-tenths of an acre, many backing up to woods.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Groves Edge Lane, Autumn Blossom Lane and Wandering Way Drive are the longest streets, followed by Kindling Wood Lane and Running Horse Lane. Many streets carry outdoorsy names, like White Tail Terrace, Briar Patch Terrace, Fox Chase Court and Silent Meadow Court.
Amenities
- Clubhouse & Fitness Center. The amenity center's clubhouse gives neighbors a place to gather, with a fitness room for workouts close to home.
- Pools, Lazy River & Slide. Listings describe a resort-style pool area with multiple pools, a lazy river and a waterslide.
- Trails, Courts & Playground. Sidewalks and walking trails run through the neighborhood, with a playground and sport courts.
Schools
Listings show Marvin Creek 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 2.6 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 4.1 miles
- Urgent care: Atrium Health Urgent Care, Ballantyne, about 3.7 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.8 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 4.9 miles
See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.
Who lives here
In the Census area that includes Marvin Creek, 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 Marvin Creek by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Marvin Estates, Canterfield Creek, Marvin Commons, Heritage at Marvin. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Marvin Creek home
Most Marvin Creek homes are now 15 to 20 years old, the age when original HVAC systems and water heaters are due, roofs are worth inspecting, and decks and exterior paint need attention. 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.