Matthews / Waxhaw · Union County, NC

Shannamara

A mature golf and tennis community along the Union–Mecklenburg line.

Matthews / WaxhawApprox. 700 homes

Shannamara straddles the Mecklenburg/Union line just minutes from downtown Matthews, giving residents Weddington schools and a short commute to South Park and Ballantyne. Mature landscaping and an active swim-and-tennis program keep it a perennial family favorite.

Swim team mornings, tennis ladders, golf weekends. Shannamara is mid-century family living, modernized.

Shannamara draws golf-adjacent search interest and functions as a well-known landmark in its part of the corridor. The neighborhood's identity is tied to the course and the established streetscape rather than to new construction.

As with any course-adjacent property, review the specific lot's exposure: errant-ball risk, course maintenance schedules and easements, irrigation pond proximity and any club membership obligations attached to the address. Confirm the current HOA and any club terms in writing rather than from listing copy.

The Particulars

At a glance.

Area: Matthews / Waxhaw, Union County, NC
Architecture: Traditional Southern, Craftsman, transitional
Builders: John Wieland · Custom
Schools: Antioch Elementary · Weddington Middle · Weddington High
HOA / Membership: Approx. $1,000 annually.

Amenities

A way of life,
on the property line.

Pool, tennis & pickleball
Adjacent to The Divide golf club
Clubhouse & fitness
Walking trails

Why It Matters

Highlights worth noting.

01
Weddington high school district
02
Closer commute to Charlotte than most Waxhaw communities
03
Adjacent to The Divide public golf course

In The Area

Explore Matthews / Waxhaw.

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Questions Buyers Ask

Shannamara, answered.

Where is Shannamara located?: Shannamara is in Matthews / Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina, inside the Waxhaw–Marvin–Weddington corridor south of Charlotte. Drive times to uptown Charlotte from this part of the county typically run 35 to 55 minutes depending on the hour; see our commute time finder.
What schools serve Shannamara?: Union County Public Schools currently assigns this area to Antioch Elementary, Weddington Middle, Weddington High. Assignment is set by parcel and changes with redistricting — confirm the address directly with the district. Background on the feeder patterns is in our Union County schools guide.
What are the HOA dues and what do they cover?: Approx. $1,000 annually. Dues in Shannamara generally support pool, tennis & pickleball, adjacent to the divide golf club, clubhouse & fitness and common-area upkeep. Figures change annually; treat this as editorial orientation and request the current budget and covenants during diligence. Our HOA guide explains how Union County associations are typically structured.
What kind of homes are in Shannamara?: Approx. 700 homes, built largely in traditional southern, craftsman, transitional styles by John Wieland and Custom. This publication does not list homes for sale or publish prices — see the buyer diligence guide for how to evaluate a specific property.

Shannamara is also written locally as Shannamara Matthews NC. All refer to the same Matthews / Waxhaw community described on this page.

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