Valhalla Farms is an older, horse-friendly neighborhood in southeast Marvin, just south of Barrington. It's inside the Village of Marvin with Waxhaw 28173 addresses, and its streets take their names from Norse legend and old adventure stories.
Homes and lots
County records show about 70 lots and about 55 homes. Half were built in the 1980s, with the rest spread from the early 1970s to 2019. Lots are mostly between two and three acres, and some are much larger.
Build years, lot sizes and home counts from Union County property records (via NC OneMap), October 2026.
Streets
Prince Valiant Drive is the longest street, with about 30 homes, followed by Viking Drive, Rainbow Drive and King Olaf Drive. A few homes face Waxhaw-Marvin Road and Bonds Grove Church Road.
Room for horses
Equestrian and walking trails run through the community, and many lots have barns, paddocks and fencing. Many homes are on wells and septic systems, so fencing, barn repairs, well pumps and septic service are common jobs here.
Amenities
- Equestrian & Walking Trails. Equestrian trails and walking trails run through the community.
- Stocked Pond. A stocked pond, plus pool and tennis club access offered in the past, per listings.
- Big Lots, Big Projects. Older homes on acreage mean barns, fencing, wells, septic and renovations come up often.
Schools
Listings show Valhalla Farms 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 1.6 miles
- Hospital: Atrium Health Waxhaw, about 0.9 miles
- Urgent care: Novant Health Urgent Care, Waverly, about 5.7 miles
- Park: Marvin Efird Park, about 1.8 miles
- Library: Southwest Regional Library, about 2.4 miles
See every option in Nearby essentials and Places to eat in Marvin and Waxhaw.
Who lives here
In the Census area that includes Valhalla Farms, about 92% of homes are owner-occupied, households average 3.0 people, and 29% of residents are under 18. The median age is 44.8. See Valhalla Farms by the numbers.
Nearby neighborhoods
Barrington, The Courtyards of Marvin, The Chimneys of Marvin, Cottages at Marvin Gardens. See them all on the neighborhoods map.
Taking care of a Valhalla Farms home
Most homes in Valhalla Farms are 35 to 45 years old, so many have already been renovated once. Roofs, HVAC, windows, wells and septic systems all come up often. 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.