The Community
Mature Davidson neighborhood near the greenway with classic brick homes.
History
Runneymede was developed in the late 1980s as one of Davidson's first true brick-traditional neighborhoods. The plat was small — under sixty homes — organized along a single oak-lined corridor leading to a quiet cul-de-sac near the greenway. Original buyers were Davidson College faculty, area physicians, and Charlotte commuters who wanted a quiet, established town within striking distance of the city.
Lifestyle
Life in Runneymede moves at Davidson pace: morning walks on the greenway, lunch on Main Street, evening glasses of wine on the back porch. The community is multigenerational — many original buyers still live here, and second-generation residents have bought homes a few doors down.
Architecture
Brick traditional and Georgian-influenced homes, 2,800–4,800 sq ft on quarter- to half-acre lots. Common features: full brick exteriors, traditional millwork, mature landscaping, and side-entry garages.
Amenities
- ◆Adjacent to the Davidson greenway trail system
- ◆Mature tree canopy and HOA-maintained common areas
- ◆Walkable to downtown Davidson and Davidson College
- ◆Quiet cul-de-sac street with no through-traffic
- ◆Strong second-generation resident culture
HOA & Membership
HOA dues approximately $400 annually, covering common landscaping, entrance maintenance, and architectural review.
Average Home Value
Median home value approximately $875K; updated and expanded homes on premium lots transact between $1M and $1.2M.
Commute
27 minutes to Uptown Charlotte via I-77 South · 35 minutes to Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT) · 4 minutes to downtown Davidson · 12 minutes to Birkdale Village.
Schools
- ◆Davidson Elementary
- ◆Bailey Middle
- ◆William Amos Hough High
- ◆Davidson Day School (private)
- ◆Woodlawn School (private, K–12)
Dining Within Reach
- ◆Kindred (Davidson)
- ◆Famous Toastery
- ◆Restaurant X (Davidson)
- ◆Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse
- ◆Summit Coffee
Resident Voice
Residents describe Runneymede as 'the Davidson neighborhood that doesn't change' — established, quiet, and quietly elegant.
The Case For
- +Walkable to downtown Davidson and the greenway
- +Mature, established neighborhood with strong resale
- +Quiet cul-de-sac with no through-traffic
- +Multigenerational resident culture
Worth Noting
- –Not gated — open public streets
- –Smaller community with limited inventory
- –Original 1980s and 1990s construction often needs kitchen and bath updates
Hidden Gems
- ◆The greenway entrance at the cul-de-sac's end
- ◆The oak corridor at the entrance, planted by the developer in 1988
- ◆The unofficial neighborhood luminaria night the Sunday before Christmas
FAQ
Frequently asked.
Is Runneymede gated?+
No. Runneymede is an open, established Davidson neighborhood with public streets and a small HOA.
Can you walk to downtown Davidson?+
Yes. Most homes are within a 10-to-15-minute walk to Main Street and Davidson College.
What is the average home price?+
Homes typically trade between $700K and $1.2M, with renovated and expanded homes on the upper end.
On the Ground
Custom builds and renovations in this community frequently involve Peters Custom Homes, with interior architecture by Emerald & Oak Design.
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