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Gastonia, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

Living in Gastonia

Gastonia is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is popular for its nearby outdoor recreation as well as its low cost of living. In addition, residents of Gastonia have…

Gastonia is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is popular for its nearby outdoor recreation as well as its low cost of living. In addition, residents of Gastonia have access to a vibrant downtown arts district, plenty of antique shops, and local museums.

Climate & Geography

Gastonia has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching the 90s, and winters are cold, dipping into the 30s. Residents can expect 43 inches of rain, little snow, and 214 sunny days each year.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are plenty of areas for outdoor recreation near Gastonia. Residents can hike and climb at Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park, and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. George Poston Park and Rankin Lake Park feature lakes for boating and fishing as well.

Gastonia has several shopping centers and local attractions, including boutique shops, the Schiele Museum of Natural History, and the Little Theater of Gastonia. Downtown Gastonia also features an Arts and Antiques district. For more entertainment, residents can drive about 45 minutes to Charlotte.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The overall cost of living in Gastonia is below the state and national averages because of low housing costs. Transportation and grocery costs are also below average.

North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are taxed at the state's flat rate of 5.25 percent. Sales and property taxes in the state are about average for the U.S., and retirees over 65 may qualify for a property tax exclusion.

Health Care

The Charlotte metro area ranks in the top 55 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center, located in Gastonia, is rated high performing by U.S. News. In nearby Charlotte, Carolinas Medical Center is nationally ranked and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is high performing.

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4.3 rating (16 reviews) Sun City Carolina Lakes
$300ks - $700ks
Sun City Carolina Lakes, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2016 | 3,160 homes
Essence at Laurelbrook
$300ks
Essence at Laurelbrook, Sherrills Ford, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 108 homes
4 rating (2 reviews) Trilogy® Lake Norman
$400ks - $1Ms
Trilogy® Lake Norman, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 1,100 homes
Roselyn
$300ks - $500ks
Roselyn, Lancaster, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 1,860 homes
Encore at Streamside
$500ks - $600ks
Encore at Streamside, Waxhaw, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 322 homes
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4.2 rating (24 reviews) Edgewater The Cottages
$200ks - $300ks
Edgewater The Cottages, Lancaster, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 352 homes
2 rating (2 reviews) Cresswind Charlotte
$300ks - $600ks
Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 850 homes
4 rating (1 reviews) Regency at Palisades
$400ks - $800ks
Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 homes
Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes
The Townes at Cadia Villa...
$300ks - $400ks
The Townes at Cadia Villa..., Matthews, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 80 homes
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3 rating (2 reviews) The Vineyards on Lake Wyl...
$300ks - $800ks
The Vineyards on Lake Wyl..., Charlotte, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - 2017 | 430 homes
Wildbrook
$300ks - $500ks
Wildbrook, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 homes
Cypress Point
$300ks - $600ks
Cypress Point, Lake Wylie, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 690 homes
Cresswind Wesley Chapel
$400ks - $600ks
Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 homes
Carolina Orchards
$400ks - $700ks
Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes
The Courtyards at Hodges ...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Hodges ..., Charlotte, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 141 homes
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Esplanade at Northgate
$400ks - $500ks
Esplanade at Northgate, Indian Trail, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 194 homes
Cresswind at Rocky River
$300ks - $500ks
Cresswind at Rocky River, Locust, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 2026 | 1,200 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Tree Tops
$400ks - $700ks
Tree Tops, Lancaster, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 799 homes
Carolina Ridge
Carolina Ridge, Midland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 480 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews) Four Seasons at Gold Hill
$300ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Gold Hill, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2007 | 301 homes
Johnson Manor
$300ks - $400ks
Johnson Manor, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2018 | 114 homes
Cumberland
$500ks - $600ks
Cumberland, Concord, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 144 homes
5 rating (2 reviews) Bailey's Glen
$400ks - $1Ms
Bailey's Glen, Cornelius, NC
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - present | 688 homes
The Gables at Kepley Farm
$200ks - $300ks
The Gables at Kepley Farm, Salisbury, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2024 | 260 homes
Carolina Reserve Meadows
$300ks - $500ks
Carolina Reserve Meadows, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - 2016 | 239 homes
The Farm at Ingleside
$400ks - $500ks
The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes
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Olivia Springs
$200ks - $300ks
Olivia Springs, Spartanburg, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2020 - 2023 | 144 homes
Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
| 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 homes
5 rating (4 reviews) Meadows At Coddle Creek
$400ks - $500ks
Meadows At Coddle Creek, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 128 homes
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Canopy Creek
$300ks - $400ks
Canopy Creek, Denver, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 152 homes
The Gentry at Handsmill o...
$500ks - $900ks
The Gentry at Handsmill o..., York, SC
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 330 homes
The Courtyards at Quail P...
$500ks
The Courtyards at Quail P..., Mint Hill, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 66 homes
Encore at Harmony
$400ks - $600ks
Encore at Harmony, Harrisburg, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 87 homes
4.7 rating (7 reviews) The Polo Club at Mountain...
$300ks - $500ks
The Polo Club at Mountain..., Charlotte, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2015 | 98 homes
Kinsley
$300ks - $400ks
Kinsley, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2022 | 71 homes
The Courtyards at Lake Da...
$500ks - $600ks
The Courtyards at Lake Da..., Mooresville, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 98 homes
Brook Run
$500ks - $700ks
Brook Run, Fort Mill, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 240 homes
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Friedberg Village
$300ks - $400ks
Friedberg Village, Winston-Salem, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 329 homes
Handsmill on Lake Wylie
$500ks - $800ks
Handsmill on Lake Wylie, York, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 650 homes
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New Sun City Carolina Lakes 23137 WHIMBREL CIR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$434,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,565 sq ft

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House

23137 WHIMBREL CIR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297...
New Trilogy® Lake Norman 4927 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$455,119

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,575 sq ft

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House

4927 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803...
New Friedberg Village 601 WATCHTOWER CT, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27..., Winston-salem, NC 27127
$430,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,021 sq ft

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Manufactured On Land

601 WATCHTOWER CT, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27...
Community: Friedberg Village
New Heritage 1407 CURLING CREEK DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC,..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,846 sq ft

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House

1407 CURLING CREEK DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC,...
Community: Heritage
New
Cindy Certified
1276 RUFUS RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$349,500

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,227 sq ft

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House

1276 RUFUS RD, DENVER, NC, 28037
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New Carolina Riverside 2611 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$664,382

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,872 sq ft

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House

2611 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012
Community: Carolina Riverside
New Esplanade at Northgate 324 SUNHARVEST LN, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 280..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$434,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,375 sq ft

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House

324 SUNHARVEST LN, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 280...
New Bella Sera Villas 2604 BELLASERA WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$650,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,430 sq ft

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Townhouse

2604 BELLASERA WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Community: Bella Sera Villas
New Lake Walk Freedom Homes 110 BOATWRIGHT LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811..., Mooresville, NC 28117
$505,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,408 sq ft

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House

110 BOATWRIGHT LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811...
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 56119 FINCHES CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707, Indian Land, SC 29707
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,864 sq ft

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House

56119 FINCHES CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707
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New Cresswind Wesley Chapel 6015 WALDORF AVE, MONROE, NC, 28110, Monroe, NC 28110
$743,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,554 sq ft

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House

6015 WALDORF AVE, MONROE, NC, 28110
New Cresswind Charlotte 8407 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215
$575,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,434 sq ft

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House

8407 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
New
Cindy Certified
2026 UPLANDS RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$366,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,947 sq ft

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House

2026 UPLANDS RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286...
New Imagery 317 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120
$709,900

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,987 sq ft

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House

317 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120
Community: Imagery
New Regency at Palisades 12047 COVE CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28278, Charlotte, NC 28278
$799,999

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,199 sq ft

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House

12047 COVE CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28278
New Roselyn 3322 AMARILLO CT, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$389,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,620 sq ft

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House

3322 AMARILLO CT, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Community: Roselyn
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New Sun City Carolina Lakes 3008 AUTUMN HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$410,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,390 sq ft

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House

3008 AUTUMN HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
New The Villas at Robinson Oaks 2307 VILLA OAKS CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
$425,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,695 sq ft

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Townhouse

2307 VILLA OAKS CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28054
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 26407 SANDPIPER CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,874 sq ft

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House

26407 SANDPIPER CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297...
New Meadows At Coddle Creek 117 CANDLELIGHT WAY, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28..., Mooresville, NC 28115
$515,000

5 beds

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4 baths

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2,654 sq ft

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House

117 CANDLELIGHT WAY, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28...
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New The Villages at Oak Tree 124 KESWICK LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117, Mooresville, NC 28117
$338,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,228 sq ft

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House

124 KESWICK LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117
New Canopy Creek 1818 LOTUS LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$436,500

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,783 sq ft

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House

1818 LOTUS LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Canopy Creek
New Tree Tops 5005 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$689,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,856 sq ft

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House

5005 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Community: Tree Tops
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 43029 MIMOSA CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707, Indian Land, SC 29707
$495,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,731 sq ft

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House

43029 MIMOSA CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 1966 LINKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$615,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,747 sq ft

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House

1966 LINKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297...
New Polo Club at Weddington 3546 S BANK CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28105, Charlotte, NC 28105
$455,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,645 sq ft

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Condo

3546 S BANK CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28105
New The Farm at Ingleside 5022 GRAND CHAMPION CT, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$415,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,698 sq ft

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House

5022 GRAND CHAMPION CT, DENVER, NC, 2803...
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New Carolina Orchards 1018 KIRBY DR, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$499,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,422 sq ft

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House

1018 KIRBY DR, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Carolina Orchards
The Courtyards on Poplar Tent 661 POPLAR VIEW DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,558 sq ft

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House

661 POPLAR VIEW DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027
Cypress Point 1726 SANTA CLARA TRCE, CLOVER, SC, 29710, Clover, SC 29710
$530,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,728 sq ft

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House

1726 SANTA CLARA TRCE, CLOVER, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
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Brook Run 920 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$449,900

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,959 sq ft

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Townhouse

920 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Brook Run
Brook Run 916 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$469,900

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,196 sq ft

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Townhouse

916 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Brook Run
Brook Run 912 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$469,900

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,196 sq ft

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Townhouse

912 AZURA LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Brook Run
Cresswind Wesley Chapel 4023 BELLE MONT FARM AVE, MONROE, NC, 28..., Monroe, NC 28110
$1,250,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,347 sq ft

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House

4023 BELLE MONT FARM AVE, MONROE, NC, 28...
Cindy Certified
6411 BARCELONA WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$499,999

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,022 sq ft

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House

6411 BARCELONA WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
Imagery 140 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120
$499,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,764 sq ft

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House

140 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120
Community: Imagery
Sun City Carolina Lakes 17444 HAWKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$335,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,121 sq ft

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House

17444 HAWKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Cindy Certified
733 N SALISBURY AVE, GRANITE QUARRY, NC,..., Granite Quarry, NC 28146
$299,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,528 sq ft

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House

733 N SALISBURY AVE, GRANITE QUARRY, NC,...
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Edgewater The Cottages 22444 GATEWAY DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$300,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,681 sq ft

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House

22444 GATEWAY DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
The Courtyards on Poplar Tent 9065 TREETOP WAY 81, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$623,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,501 sq ft

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House

9065 TREETOP WAY 81, CONCORD, NC, 28027
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