South End project part of 2,500 houses, apartment units set for Charlotte area

In the past month, and including some days in August, developers around the Charlotte region have been busy announcing openings and future groundbreakings on apartments, townhomes and single-family homes.

To put a number to it, the Charlotte region can expect to see almost 1,300 new apartments, 1,110 single-family homes and just over 100 town homes in the coming years, according to this month’s dispatches.

The latest news comes from a project a decade in the making and includes affordable housing options in some of Charlotte’s affluent neighborhoods.

The first phase of Centre South, a $500 million, mixed-use development at the edges of Dilworth, South End and uptown, will break ground next year with Twelve03, a 329-apartment complex.

That figure includes 66 units of affordable housing for those making 65% to 80% of the area median income. For a family of four, that’s an income level between $67,320 and $89,750. For a little context, the median household income in South End is over $92,000, according to Homes.com.

The 16-acre development South Boulevard and South Caldwell Street stems from a public-private partnership between Boston-based Fallon Company and Horizon Development Properties, Inlivian’s development branch. Inlivian is Charlotte’s housing authority.

The development has been in the works since 2010 when Inlivian wanted to capitalize on the growing appeal of the area. The site housed the Strawn Cottages and the Strawn Tower, both income-restricted housing complexes.

While the tower still exists and houses seniors, the cottages were demolished to make way for a mixed-income development.

In 2017, Inlivian chose Fallon to help redevelopment the site. After a few delays including stormwater infrastructure upgrades, the pandemic and securing financing, the project will be underway in 2026 and residents should be moving in by 2028.

At full build out, Centre South will include 975 apartments, a 330,000-square-foot office tower, 36,000 square feet of retail and an 180-room hotel. There will be about 145 income-restricted units.

A timeline hasn’t been set for the rest of the development.

The Fallon Co. is also still working on The Colwick, a 234-unit, seven-story complex in the Cotswold neighborhood. That should be completed in late 2026 or early 2027.

Here’s details on some of the other housing projects coming to the region.

Apartments in Ashley Park, NoDa, and North Charlotte

Charlotteans can expect over 900 apartments spread across the northern half of the city. On the border of Ashley Park and Westover Hills, 332 apartments are now available at Broadstone West End.

Alliance Residential Co., an Arizona developer, announced the opening of the complex along Wilkinson Blvd. at the end of August. The complex offers a saltwater pool, fitness center and a “speakeasy-inspired poker room,” according to a news release.

Heading east to NoDa, developer Third & Urban announced the opening of Sorella.

The 335-unit apartment complex is in The Pass, the mixed-use development from the Atlanta-based developer near the Sugar Creek light rail station, along with the Independent Picture House, Charlotte Art League and Black Box Theater.

In a news release, the developer said Sorella’s “greatest amenity” is its location in The Pass, which features the newly opened Soul Gastrolounge.

And heading north, residents can expect 300 units to become available in 2027.

Embrey, a Texas developer, announced the closing on an almost 20-acre project off of Twin Lakes Parkway. Stateswood would be a collection of three-story garden-style buildings with amenities such as co-working lounges, micro-offices and a pet park.

Townhomes in Ballantyne

Tri Pointe Homes is continuing its plan to build 12 townhome communities in the region by the end of this year.

The developer’s latest is two communities in Ballantyne, Ross Farms and Ascend. Ross Farms houses 61 homes at the intersection of Community House Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The homes will be about 2,350 square feet and offer either three- or four-bedrooms, and 2.5- to 3.5-bathrooms. Prices start in the high $600,000s.

About a mile away on Ardrey Kell Road and Marvin Road, Ascend has 42 townhomes. Those will also have three- or four-bedrooms options with either 2.5- to 3.5-bathrooms. Prices start in the low $600,000s.

These open in the fall, according to a news release.

Single families in Midland

Over 1,100 homes are heading to Midland in Cabarrus County.

Atlanta-based PulteGroup announced plans for a 665-acre community named Carolina Ridge. The project will feature 1,111 single-family homes in two developments.

The Retreat at Carolina Ridge will offer four model homes with 15 different floorplan options. The homes will range from 2,200 to 4,400 square feet. Price will range from the mid-$500,000s to $1 million.

Del Webb Carolina Ridge will be an active adult community for those over 55 years old. It’s the firs time PulteGroup is bringing the older adult brand to the Charlotte-region, according to a news release.

Del Webb will have six models to chose from with 11 floorplans. Size ranges from 1,200 to 3,500 square feet and prices will start in the mid-$400,000s and go up to the $800,000s.

A groundbreaking is schedule for spring 2026.

Curious about a housing development or a construction site in the region? Email me at dmathurin@charlotteobserver.com.

This story was originally published September 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM.

Desiree Mathurin

The Charlotte Observer

Desiree Mathurin covers growth and development for The Charlotte Observer. The native New Yorker returned to the East Coast after covering neighborhood news in Denver at Denverite and Colorado Public Radio. She’s also reported on high school sports at Newsday and southern-regional news for AP. Desiree is exploring Charlotte and the Carolinas, and is looking forward to taking readers along for the ride. Send tips and coffee shop recommendations.