charlotte lifestyle feb/march
09
This section of Charlotte hasn’t always enjoyed this level
of popularity. In the past, Steele Creek was dominated
by farmland. A proposed hazardous waste incinerator
inspired residents to organize the Steele Creek Residents
Association, which sued to stop the project, and later
reorganized to include Land Use and Planning committees
to block future threats and preserve the area’s quality of
life. In 2003, the residents established a network of nature
trails throughout the community.
The neighborhood’s advocacy of planned, “green” growth
has certainly added to its appeal. The Palisades golf course
community has incorporated environmental goals into its
long-range plans, earning certification into the Audobon
International Gold Signature Program. Another major
development, the Sanctuary, has set aside 300 acres of
untouched meadows among its restricted-use lots. It’s easy
to understand the pride Steele Creek residents have for
their community. Karl Froelich, the president of the Steele
Creek Residents Association, called it “a hidden gem” back
in 2016.
With its determination to grow while maintaining
environmental standards, its proximity to both Lake
Wylie and the Charlotte-Douglas airport, as well as quick
access to Charlotte’s uptown via the 485 outer loop, it’s no
surprise that once-quiet Steele Creek is now Mecklenburg
County’s fastest-growing area.
“The median
sales price
of a home in
Steele Creek
increased from
January, 2017
to December,
2017 from
$217,500 to
$244,000.
That’s a growth
rate of 12.2%.”