Renovated Classics
Providence Enclave
Intimate cul-de-sac streets bordering Providence Road — a favorite for full-home renovations.
Neighborhood Overview
A closer look at Providence Enclave.
Providence Enclave is Piper Glen's quiet west-side section — a series of intimate cul-de-sacs set back from Providence Road, largely built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is the section most often chosen for full-home renovation projects: the lots are generous, the streets are quiet, and the original 1990s architecture rewards a considered refresh.
What defines it
- Cul-de-sac streets
- 1990s–2000s architecture
- Renovation-friendly
- Quiet west-side address
History & development
Development began in 1996 and continued through the mid-2000s. Homes were built by a wider cast of regional builders than in the earlier sections, which produced a more varied architectural feel — some Georgian, some transitional, some straightforward traditional. Over the last five years, whole-home renovation has become the section's dominant activity.
Who lives here
The section skews to established families and to buyers who want Piper Glen's schools, amenities, and gate but at a lower entry point than The Palmer or Piper Glen Estates. It is also a favorite for design-forward second-time owners who intend to renovate.
Streets & lots
The section is organized around a series of cul-de-sacs, most with four to eight homes. Lots run 0.5 to 0.8 acres, generally flat and heavily wooded at the perimeter. Rear yards tend to be private in a way that older, more open sections are not.
Architecture
Original architecture is late-1990s traditional — brick and stone, hipped roofs, formal front entries. The renovation wave has softened many interiors into a plaster-and-oak palette while preserving the traditional exterior envelope. A handful of homes have taken more ambitious paths, including full exterior re-clads.
Getting around
Providence Enclave uses the community's west gate directly onto Providence Road. It is the quickest section to reach Rea Farms, Waverly, and points north toward SouthPark; access to Ballantyne is a few minutes further than from the south-side sections.
How it compares
Providence Enclave offers a lower entry point than the community's marquee sections, in exchange for older bones and a west-side rather than golf-adjacent orientation. Renovation buyers who value privacy over a fairway view consistently choose it over The Palmer.
What to know
- Quiet west-side enclave — cul-de-sac streets and heavily wooded lots.
- Late-1990s / early-2000s architecture, ripe for renovation.
- Lower entry point than The Palmer or Piper Glen Estates.
- The section most associated with full-home renovation projects.
- Quickest access to Providence Road amenities and points north.
Deep Dive
Architecture, lots, walkability & recent sales in Providence Enclave.
Architectural mix
Colonial Revival
~35%Formal street elevations, shuttered windows, symmetrical entries.
Traditional Southern
~30%Brick and painted brick with deep front porches and rear terraces.
Transitional
~25%Interior re-plans favoring open kitchens and main-level primary suites.
European Cottage
~10%Steep gables, stone accents, courtyard-style motor courts.
Lot profile
- Typical Lot
- 0.6 – 0.85 acres
- Full Range
- 0.5 – 1.15 acres
- Frontage
- 85 – 140 ft
- Topography
- Gently sloped, private rear yards backing to wooded buffers
- Tree Canopy
- Established hardwood with hedged property lines
- Build-Out
- Built out; renovation-driven turnover
Walkability & getting around
Quiet, low-traffic streets that walk well within the enclave. Its position near the Providence Road corridor shortens drive times to schools and everyday retail.
- Sidewalks
- Partial — main street only
- Cart Access
- Cart route to the clubhouse via the community loop
- Community gateWalk · 6 min
- School zone drop-offDrive · 5 min
- Providence Road retailDrive · 7 min
- TPC Piper Glen clubhouseCart · 8 min
- Uptown CharlotteDrive · 24 min
Recent sales summary
Family-buyer driven; homes with main-level primary suites command a premium.
Median
$1.39M
Median $/SF
$284
Days on Market
31 days
Window
Trailing 12 months
Providence Glen
$1.62MSummer · 5,600 sf · $289/sf
Renovated colonial with main-level primary suite.
Enclave Court
$1.38MSpring · 4,900 sf · $282/sf
Wooded rear buffer, updated kitchen.
Chandler Row
$1.21MAutumn · 4,350 sf · $278/sf
Original finishes, sold to a renovation buyer.
Sales figures are representative summaries of publicly reported activity in Providence Enclave and are not a live MLS feed. For verified, current comparables, request a private market briefing.
Currently Available
Homes in Providence Enclave
Practical Questions
Buying in Providence Enclave: the practical answers
What does a home in Providence Enclave typically cost?+
Homes in Providence Enclave generally trade in the $2M – $4M range. Over the trailing 12 months, the median closed price was $1.39M at roughly $284 per square foot, with a median of 31 days on market. Family-buyer driven; homes with main-level primary suites command a premium.
How big are the lots in Providence Enclave?+
Most homesites run 0.6 – 0.85 acres, with the full range spanning 0.5 – 1.15 acres. Frontage is typically 85 – 140 ft, the terrain is gently sloped, private rear yards backing to wooded buffers, and tree cover is best described as established hardwood with hedged property lines.
What architectural styles will I find in Providence Enclave?+
The housing stock is led by Colonial Revival and Traditional Southern. Formal street elevations, shuttered windows, symmetrical entries. Brick and painted brick with deep front porches and rear terraces.
Is Providence Enclave walkable, and how do residents get around?+
Quiet, low-traffic streets that walk well within the enclave. Its position near the Providence Road corridor shortens drive times to schools and everyday retail. Sidewalks: partial — main street only. Cart access: cart route to the clubhouse via the community loop. Typical trips include Community gate (walk, 6 min); School zone drop-off (drive, 5 min); Providence Road retail (drive, 7 min).
Is there new construction available in Providence Enclave?+
Built out; renovation-driven turnover. In practice that means buyers looking for new construction here are usually pursuing a renovation of an existing envelope or a rebuild on an established homesite rather than a builder's spec inventory.
What have homes recently sold for in Providence Enclave?+
A representative recent closing: Providence Glen at $1.62M (5,600 sf, $289 per square foot) — Renovated colonial with main-level primary suite. These figures are summaries of publicly reported activity rather than a live MLS feed; request a private market briefing for verified, current comparables.
How many homes are for sale in Providence Enclave right now?+
This guide currently features 1 residence in Providence Enclave, from $2,495,000 to $2,495,000. Inventory in Providence Enclave is limited and a meaningful share of activity happens quietly, so ask about off-market opportunities as well.
Frequently Asked
Community questions & answers
Is Providence Enclave a good section for a renovation?+
Yes — it is the section most consistently chosen for full-home renovation. The original architecture is straightforward, the lots are generous, and the streets are quiet enough that lengthy work is manageable.
Are any Providence Enclave homes on the golf course?+
No. The section sits on the community's west side, away from the Palmer routing. Buyers who require golf frontage look to The Palmer or Fairway Ridge.
How does pricing compare to Piper Glen Estates?+
Providence Enclave sits roughly 20-30 percent below Piper Glen Estates on a per-square-foot basis in current market conditions, reflecting the smaller lots and older, pre-renovation stock.
Do all Piper Glen neighborhoods share the same HOA and amenities?+
Yes. All six sections sit under a single Piper Glen HOA, with shared architectural review guidelines and shared entry-gate infrastructure. Club membership is a separate matter — you do not need to be a club member to own in any section.
Which sections are on the Arnold Palmer golf course?+
The Palmer and Fairway Ridge have the most direct relationship to the routing — The Palmer by frontage, Fairway Ridge by elevated views. A handful of homes in Piper Glen Estates and Glen Oaks also back onto the course.
How do I see homes across multiple sections at once?+
Private tours across all six sections can be arranged in a single afternoon. Reach out through the contact page and we will coordinate a route matched to your architectural and lot-size preferences.
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