Somerset is a turn-of-the-century neighborhood of about 460 homes just north of Hunter Oaks. It sits in unincorporated Union County with Waxhaw 28173 addresses, and its streets carry the names of English country houses and towns, like Tintinhull, Belvedere, Alnwick and Chatsworth.
Homes and lots
Somerset went up fast: homes were built almost evenly between 1998 and 2003, with half finished before 2000. Lots typically run from about a quarter to just over a third of an acre. Recent listings range from about 1,900 to 4,000 square feet, making Somerset one of the more varied neighborhoods in the area for home size.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Tintinhull Lane is the neighborhood's longest street, followed by Belvedere Lane, Whittingham Drive and Pembroke Lane. Much of Somerset is laid out as courts, including Abbotsbury, Waltham Forest, Cumberland and Tyndale.
Amenities
- Clubhouse. A neighborhood clubhouse anchors the amenity area for gatherings and meetings.
- Community Pool. The community pool is the summer meeting spot for neighbors and kids.
- Courts, Fields & Trails. Tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, playgrounds, recreation fields and walking trails.
Schools
Listings show Somerset 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 3.0 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 4.7 miles
- Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 2.6 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 2.4 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 Somerset, about 92% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.0 people, and 31% of residents are under 18. The median age is 37.5. See Somerset by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Marvin Commons, Longview, Canterfield Creek, Hunter Oaks. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Somerset home
Because Somerset was built in such a short window, many homes need the same projects at the same time. At 23 to 28 years old, original roofs, HVAC systems and water heaters are at or past their typical lifespans. 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.