Charlotte’s strongest growth from Center City has historically moved south, first through Myers Park, then SouthPark and eventually Ballantyne. Located about six miles south of SouthPark, Ballantyne has become one of South Charlotte’s most popular go-to areas for homeowners.
South Charlotte | 28277
Ballantyne Area Information
Explore Ballantyne in South Charlotte, where established neighborhoods, high-ranking schools, shopping, dining, recreation, the great outdoors, and a major business park come together as one.
Location, Location, Location
Schools in Ballantyne
Highly regarded public schools are an important part of Ballantyne’s appeal to many homebuyers. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serving portions of the area include Ballantyne Elementary, Jay M. Robinson Middle, Ardrey Kell High and Ballantyne Ridge High, with assignments varying by property address.
Families also have access to numerous private and parochial schools throughout South Charlotte and the greater Charlotte area, including schools that provide transportation from Ballantyne.
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Shopping, Grocery Stores & Dining
Ballantyne and the surrounding 28277 area offer an extensive mix of grocery stores for everyday shopping, including Harris Teeter, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market at Waverly and The Fresh Market. Wegmans is scheduled to open in Ballantyne on October 14, 2026.
Blakeney
Blakeney is an established shopping and dining destination in Charlotte’s 28277 area, with restaurants, shops, grocery shopping, fitness and everyday services gathered around a walkable town-center setting.
Blakeney, Stonecrest at Piper Glen and Waverly provide additional dining, retail and healthcare services. The Ballantyne area has two Target stores, HomeGoods, Best Buy, pet stores and boutiques.
Things to Do in Ballantyne
The Bowl at Ballantyne
The Bowl is Ballantyne’s dining and entertainment district, bringing restaurants, outdoor seating and gathering spaces together in a walkable setting. It’s a natural place for meeting friends or spending an evening out without having to travel too far from home.
TD Amp Ballantyne
TD Amp is Ballantyne’s outdoor amphitheater, bringing concerts to Ballantyne and within walking distance of The Bowl — for food and drinks.
Parks, Greenways & Outdoor Recreation
Ballantyne’s Backyard
Green space is woven throughout Ballantyne, with parks, ponds, more than 20 miles of walking paths, bike lanes, and multiple access points to the Charlotte Greenway system. Ballantyne’s Backyard is one of the area’s largest outdoor spaces, with trails and open areas for walking, recreation and seasonal community events.
Business, Employment & Relocation
Ballantyne’s Business District
Ballantyne is a true live, work and play community, with a major corporate campus tucked among its neighborhoods, parks, hotels and tree-lined roads. The 535-acre business district includes millions of square feet of office space and hundreds of companies representing industries such as banking, insurance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and professional services.
The area is also well suited to business travel and corporate relocation, with numerous hotels, restaurants, meeting facilities and convenient interstate access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. For employees relocating their families, Charlotte’s central location and extensive air service can make trips home to family and friends much easier to manage.
Ballantyne Homes, Neighborhoods & Relocation
Ballantyne is largely built out, with most homes located in established neighborhoods. Buyers will find mature residential communities, golf and gated neighborhoods, townhomes, active-adult options and luxury homes. Amenities, school assignments, lot sizes and home styles can vary considerably, making it worthwhile to explore Ballantyne neighborhood by neighborhood.
