About Marvin
A distinct place to call home
One of the most exclusive addresses in the greater Charlotte area, Marvin is known for its sprawling horse properties, gated communities, and a peaceful rural character that feels worlds away from the city — yet remains remarkably convenient.
Marvin is the Charlotte metro's most exclusive rural address. The community is defined by large parcels — many over an acre — and a mix of custom-built estates and equestrian properties with horse trails and paddocks. Gated communities like Marvin Creek and Marvin Estates offer resort-style amenities within a private, low-density setting. The Marvin Ridge school cluster is one of Union County's strongest. Despite its rural feel, Marvin is just minutes from Weddington's retail corridor and a short drive to South Charlotte.
Marvin Community Resources
County & Property Tax
County
Union CountyCurrent tax rate
$0.6132 per $100 assessed value (2024)
Tax assessor
Union County Tax Administration- Marvin is a village — residents pay county tax only (no city/town tax)
- Village of Marvin has its own planning & zoning board
- Union County property taxes are among the lowest in the Charlotte metro
Schools
Elementary
- Marvin Elementary Highly rated
- Weddington Hills Elementary Highly rated
Middle
- Marvin Ridge Middle School Top-rated in Union County
High School
- Marvin Ridge High School Top-ranked — STEM, AP & IB programs
Private & Charter
- Covenant Day School K–12 Christian school, Matthews area
- Waxhaw Christian Academy K–12, nearby Waxhaw
Healthcare
Hospitals
- Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center ~15 min north
- Atrium Health Pineville ~20 min north
Urgent Care
- Atrium Health Urgent Care — Weddington Closest urgent care, ~10 min
- CareNow Urgent Care — Ballantyne ~15 min north
Specialty
- OrthoCarolina — Ballantyne Orthopedics & sports medicine
- Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute Ballantyne campus
Dining & Restaurants
- The One Tapas & Bar Tapas & craft cocktails, Providence Road corridor
- The Buzz Beer & Wine Co. Wine bar & small plates, Weddington area
- Hickory Tavern American sports bar, Providence Road
- Sabor Latin Street Grill Latin American, Weddington corridor
- Somi Sushi Sushi & Japanese, Providence Road
- Que Onda Tacos + Tequila Mexican, Weddington area
- Greco Fresh Grille Greek & Mediterranean, Providence Road
- El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant Mexican, Weddington corridor
- Curry Place Indian cuisine, Providence Road
- John's Place Italian & American, Weddington area
- Papa's Pizza To Go Pizza & Italian, Providence Road
- MingFu Chinese & Sushi Chinese & sushi, Weddington corridor
- Poppyseeds Bagels Breakfast & bagels, Providence Road
- Coffee Republic Coffee & café, Weddington area
- Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwiches, Providence Road
- Dunkin' Coffee & breakfast, Providence Road