Because Comfort and Quality Shouldn’t Retire

Custom Built Homes for Active Adults Ready to Redefine Retirement

Name: Market Avenue Real Estate
Price range: $$$

Discover thoughtfully designed homes that match your pace, your passions, and your vision for the future. Built for active adults 50 and up, our custom homes deliver luxury comfort, low-maintenance living, and timeless style nestled in vibrant communities.

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Why Choose us

Why We’re The Trusted Choice

I have over 50 years of experience helping clients achieve their retirement home dreams. Whether you’re searching for a 55+ community or downsizing, we help you build your ideal home that not only suits your needs but also exceeds your expectations. It’s All in the DETAILS! From the finishes to the flow, we obsess over every detail because your dream home deserves nothing less. As we age, the residence that once accommodated your family during its early years might not meet your current needs. The primary goal of Market Avenue Real Estate’s partnership with Home 50 Plus, aims to create a living space designed to suit both your current and future requirements.

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50+ Years

Charles Tarlton
Broker/Realtor

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55+ Community Real Estate Experts

Market Avenue Real Estate has over 50 years of Real Estate Expertise, having Served Thousands of Clients throughout the Carolinas.

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Designed for the 50+ Lifestyle

Our homes are thoughtfully designed for ease, comfort, and beauty – no steps, open layouts, and features that support aging in place without sacrificing style. Sound construction and materials with attention to detail ensure that the home lasts for decades.

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Gourmet Kitchens that Inspire

Featuring top-tier appliances, functional islands, elegant finishes, and stylish under-cabinet lighting. Our kitchens are designed for cooking, gathering, and creating memories.

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Spa-like Bathrooms with Comfort Features

Walk-in curbless showers, shower seating, wide doorways, stylish yet sturdy grab-bars, lever door handles, and many other thoughtful touches make your daily routine easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

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Flex Spaces Built Around You

Customizing your space adds personal value to your home. Do you need a craft room, home office, gym, or guest suite? Our flexible floor plans are designed to adapt to your lifestyle.

Modern Interior for Life

First-class storage and organization come with every home. Amenities such as walk-in closets, a kitchen pantry, linen closets, attic access with floor decking for more storage, as well as garages make life simpler and organized. We also offer bonus rooms over the garage as well as 1/2 and full basements, based on lot permits, to enhance living space and storage.

Elevating Everyday Living

Our attention to detail is second-to-none, offering open floor plans that feel like home. Spacious, flowing interiors make everyday living and entertaining effortless, creating a home that feels welcoming and functional. Constructing a new home enables you to take advantage of contemporary designs, features, and technological innovations. Some of our offerings include spacious doorways, minimal to no steps, accessible kitchens, and low-maintenance indoor and outdoor areas.

Detailed Elegance in Every Design

Well-planned, smart designs so that every square foot is purposefully created with no wasted space. Smart layouts make living easy and efficient. We can incorporate a specific custom request down to the smallest detail, such as simply adding usb/usc charging receptacles. We can accommodate your needs.

Properties by Community Location

Magnolia Plantation

Shelby, North Carolina

Coming Soon!! New 55+ Community!

Lenoir, North Carolina
Call Charles for details: 1 (704) 349-0461

Coming Soon!! Avion Woods, Enclave

Startown Rd, Newton, North Carolina
Call Charles for details: 1 (704) 349-0461

Coming Soon!! New 55+ Community!

Hickory, North Carolina
Call Charles for details: 1 (704) 349-0461

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Real Estate Services

We are a full-service real estate company that is with you every step of the way. We specialize in providing expert custom home design & build services for active adults.

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Purchase A Property

We specialize in working with 55+ population buyers who seek to purchase custom-built homes tailored for independent retirement living in active communities.

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Sell A Property

We offer services to sell your home and help you transition to your new home.

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Land Development

We develop, buy, and sell plots of land for development.

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Explore Featured Property Listings

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Lot #58- New Construction

Magnolia Plantation, Lot #58, Shelby, NC 28150

Listing #25046B

3 Bed

2 Bath

2100 +/- htd. sq. ft.

$430K +

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Lot #59 – New Construction

Magnolia Plantation, Lot #59, Shelby, NC 28150

Listing #741

3 Bed

3 Bath

2100 +/- htd. sq. ft.

$450K +

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New Construction – Coming Soon!

Magnolia Plantation, Lot #TBD, Shelby, NC 28150

Magnolia Plantation, Lot#TBD, Shelby, NC 28150

Listing #TBD

3 Bed

2 Bath

2100 +/- htd. sq. ft.

$440K +

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Meet Charles Tarlton, Owner/Broker

Meet Your Broker

Charles D. Tarlton

Owner / NC Broker #30624
Continually Licensed since 3/15/1974
Market Avenue Real Estate

CEO
Southern Comfort Senior Housing, LLC –
NC License: C27829
Homes 50 Plus, LLC
The Builder’s Broker, LLC

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Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation

Happy Clients’

Testimonials

We LOVE our clients!! May we dare say that they LOVE us too? We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations. Thank you for your patronage!

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A. Spain – Shelby, NC

Can I give you 10 Stars? Customer service was outstanding, the quality in the constructionis top-notch, and their attention to detail I can’t say enough positive about my new build!

T. Scott – Shelby, NC

I LOVE my new home! Charles worked closely with me from finding the perfect house plan that I wanted, to handing me the keys. Would definitely recommend working with his company for anyone looking to build a new home.

J. Abbott – Conover, NC

I can’t rave enough about my new home and this builder. He took the time and patience with me as I was quite demanding. I enjoy showing my home off to friends / family, as I am very proud and happy with my results.

C. Brooks – NC

I was looking to downsize my home as I approached the mid-50’s. The home plans, designs, and details Charles offered were exactly what I wanted. The best decision I have made is to build this new home with his company. Easy, streamlined process he has from start to finish.

L. Leigh – Kings Mountain, NC

Building a new home can be very stressful; however, I have built 3 homes and by far this has been the best experience I have ever had. Charles, having so many years of experience in building made this process so much easier than I expected! I would choose to build again with him but this is my forever home 🙂

K. Adams – Shelby, NC

Highly recommended to use when building your next home! We had a great experience from the design process to the completion of our home. charles and his team were always available to hold our hands through the process. Thank you.