Marvin Estates is a neighborhood of about 30 homes on multi-acre lots along Marvin Road on the west side of the Village of Marvin, next to Marvin Creek. Homes have Waxhaw 28173 addresses.
Homes and lots
Marvin Estates is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the area. The first homes went up in 1976, before Marvin became a village in 1994, and homes have been added slowly ever since, with a few built in the 2020s. Lots are mostly between about three and five acres.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Saddle Avenue is the main street, followed by Pacer Lane and Chestnut Road.
Country-sized lots
With several acres per home, owners have room for barns, workshops, gardens and pools. Many properties are on private wells and septic systems instead of town water and sewer, so check those before you buy and plan for regular maintenance.
Amenities
- Room to Roam. Lots of two to eight acres give space for barns, gardens, pools and workshops.
- Older, Upgraded Homes. Homes from the '70s through the '90s mean renovations, roofs, wells and septic systems come up often.
- Private Outdoor Space. With no shared amenity center, outdoor living happens on each property.
Schools
Schools for Marvin Estates are assigned by 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 2.8 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 4.2 miles
- Urgent care: Atrium Health Urgent Care, Ballantyne, about 3.7 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.9 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 5.1 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 Estates, 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 Estates by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Marvin Creek, Heritage at Marvin, Firethorne, Canterfield Creek. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Marvin Estates home
Homes here range from new to nearly 50 years old. Older homes often need roofs, HVAC, windows and full renovations, and wells and septic systems need regular care. 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.