The Northgate South neighborhood of Concord, North Carolina is a family-friendly neighborhood close to schools, churches, parks, and shopping. The neighborhood has a bus service and is near highways 3, 29, 73, 85, and 601. Burrage Road Northeast and Branchview Drive Northeast are boundaries the neighborhood shares with Northgate North. In a city known for its growing population, housing in Northgate South is affordable. The country feel of the area attracts married couples and families. Young residents live in houses and apartments. Although more affluent homes are scattered throughout the area, new home development is the major source of housing.
The neighborhood is close to revitalized Downtown Concord, but is mainly known for its easy access to a major public hospital. Founded in 1937, the Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast serves Cabarrus County as an acute care and teaching hospital. The award-winning hospital is nationally known for its cancer research. It is home to the Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. Graduates of this college receive degrees in health services and health services management.
NASCAR fans living in Northgate South can easily follow the NASCAR circuit. The neighborhood is near the Concord Motor Speedway and Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The city of Kannapolis, which is northwest of Concord, is the birthplace of former NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt. Many NASCAR drivers and American motor sports employees live in the area.
For a quick getaway, there are numerous public golf courses for golf enthusiasts. The Cabarrus Country Club is a professional, 18-hole golf course designed and developed by famous golf architect George W. Cobb, and those who enjoy fishing don’t have to travel very far. Cabarrus County is known for its 26 fishing lakes, and 10 of those lakes are located near Northgate South.