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Living in The Chimneys of Marvin

Homes, streets, amenities, schools and everyday life in The Chimneys of Marvin.

The Chimneys of Marvin is one of the largest newer neighborhoods in the area, with about 285 homes south of Providence Downs South among the area's horse farms. It's in unincorporated Union County with Waxhaw 28173 addresses, and Sandy Ridge Elementary sits inside the neighborhood.

Homes and lots

Homes were built steadily from 2006 to 2014, split almost evenly between the late 2000s and early 2010s. Pulte built most of them. Lots typically run from about a third to just over four-tenths of an acre.

Homes builtMostly 2006–2014 (median 2010)
Typical lotAbout 0.4 acre
Home sizesAbout 3,000–4,800 sq ft
TownUnincorporated Union County · Waxhaw 28173
SchoolsSandy Ridge Elementary · Marvin Ridge
Number of homesAbout 285

Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.

Streets

Waxhaw Manor Drive and Creek Manor Drive are the main streets, with about 60 homes each. Silverling Drive and Julian Glen Circle come next, along with smaller streets like Monarda Way, Alouette Drive and Goddard Way.

A school in the neighborhood

Sandy Ridge Elementary is inside The Chimneys, so some families can walk or bike to school. Older students are assigned to Marvin Ridge Middle and Marvin Ridge High.

Amenities

  • 4,000 sq ft Clubhouse. A large residents' clubhouse with a workout room, the hub for neighborhood events and meetings.
  • Three Pools. Three pools, including one with a kiddie area, make summer the neighborhood's busiest season.
  • Courts & Trails. Tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds and walking trails.

Schools

Listings show The Chimneys of Marvin assigned to Sandy Ridge 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 2.3 miles
  • Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 2.3 miles
  • Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 6.0 miles
  • Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.9 miles
  • Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 3.7 miles

See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.

Who lives here

In the Census area that includes The Chimneys of Marvin, about 100% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.4 people, and 36% of residents are under 18. The median age is 46.0. See The Chimneys of Marvin by the numbers.

Nearby neighborhoods

The Reserve, Valhalla Farms, Providence Downs South, Broadmoor at Marvin. See them all on the neighborhoods map.

Taking care of a The Chimneys of Marvin home

Homes here range from about 12 to 20 years old. Water heaters and original HVAC systems are the first big items coming due, especially in the earlier sections built in 2006 to 2009. Start with the home-care guides by home age.

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