The Reserve is a mid-2000s neighborhood of about 320 homes between Providence Downs and Providence Downs South. It's in unincorporated Union County with Waxhaw 28173 addresses, and many streets take their names from colonial history, like King George Lane, Royal Colony Drive, Lord Anson Drive and Liberty Hall Court.
Homes and lots
Homes were built between 2003 and about 2009, with just over half finished by 2004. Lots are larger than in many nearby neighborhoods, mostly between four-tenths and six-tenths of an acre, about half an acre on average.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Royal Colony Drive is the main street, with Legacy Oak Drive, Belloak Lane, King George Lane and Lord Anson Drive branching off it. Several streets carry Native American names from North Carolina's history, like Meherrin, Tuscarora and Occaneechi.
Amenities
- Clubhouse. A neighborhood clubhouse for gatherings, meetings and parties.
- Pool & Stocked Pond. A community pool, plus a stocked pond where neighbors fish.
- Trails & Playground. Sidewalks, walking trails and a playground run through the neighborhood.
Schools
Listings show The Reserve 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 1.8 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 2.7 miles
- Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 4.9 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.0 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 3.8 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 Reserve, about 95% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.6 people, and 30% of residents are under 18. The median age is 43.2. See The Reserve by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Providence Downs South, Wyndmoor, Broadmoor at Marvin, The Chimneys of Marvin. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a The Reserve home
At 17 to 23 years old, homes in The Reserve are at the age when original HVAC systems and water heaters are due and roofs are worth inspecting. 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.