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

Living in Lowell

Lowell, a suburb of Charlotte, is a small city in Central North Carolina. Its prime location and low cost of living have made Lowell an ideal retirement option. Besides that,…

Lowell, a suburb of Charlotte, is a small city in Central North Carolina. Its prime location and low cost of living have made Lowell an ideal retirement option. Besides that, residents enjoy nearby outdoor recreation, annual festivals and parades, and local breweries.

Climate & Geography

Lowell experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and muggy, and winters are cold and wet. Residents can also expect more rain than the national average and about 200 sunny days a year.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Lowell is great for active adults who want to get outside. There are many outdoor recreation opportunities to choose from, such as Cannon Water Adventures and Riverside Paddle and Row, where residents can participate in paddleboarding, rafting, kayaking, and more. In addition, Crowders Mountain is a popular location for sightseeing and hiking.

The city’s downtown is home to a farmers market, breweries, small shopping outlets, and restaurants. Lowell also has plenty of annual parades, food and music festivals, and community fairs.

Lowell is also close to Charlotte, where residents can find many more museums, sporting events, and shopping centers.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The overall cost of living in Lowell is below both the state and national averages. This is due to low housing and transportation costs.

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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
Roselyn
$300ks - $500ks
Roselyn, Lancaster, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 1,860 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
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
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Encore at Streamside
$500ks - $600ks
Encore at Streamside, Waxhaw, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 322 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
Carolina Ridge
Carolina Ridge, Midland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 480 homes
Cresswind Wesley Chapel
$400ks - $600ks
Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 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
Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes
Cypress Point
$300ks - $600ks
Cypress Point, Lake Wylie, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 690 homes
Wildbrook
$300ks - $500ks
Wildbrook, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 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 Courtyards at Hodges ...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Hodges ..., Charlotte, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 141 homes
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Carolina Orchards
$400ks - $700ks
Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Tree Tops
$400ks - $700ks
Tree Tops, Lancaster, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 799 homes
Cresswind at Rocky River
$300ks - $500ks
Cresswind at Rocky River, Locust, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 2026 | 1,200 homes
Esplanade at Northgate
$400ks - $500ks
Esplanade at Northgate, Indian Trail, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 194 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
Canopy Creek
$300ks - $400ks
Canopy Creek, Denver, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 152 homes
The Townes at Cadia Villa...
$300ks - $400ks
The Townes at Cadia Villa..., Matthews, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 80 homes
Carolina Reserve Meadows
$300ks - $500ks
Carolina Reserve Meadows, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - 2016 | 239 homes
Cumberland
$500ks - $600ks
Cumberland, Concord, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 144 homes
Courtyards on New Hope
$500ks
Courtyards on New Hope, Gastonia, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - 2026 | 30 homes
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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 Farm at Ingleside
$400ks - $500ks
The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes
Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
| 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 homes
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The Gables at Kepley Farm
$200ks - $300ks
The Gables at Kepley Farm, Salisbury, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2024 | 260 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
Handsmill on Lake Wylie
$500ks - $800ks
Handsmill on Lake Wylie, York, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 650 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
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
Brook Run
$500ks - $700ks
Brook Run, Fort Mill, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 240 homes
The Courtyards on Poplar ...
$400ks - $600ks
The Courtyards on Poplar ..., Concord, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2022 | 87 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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Fairway Villas at Westpor...
$200ks - $300ks
Fairway Villas at Westpor..., Denver, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 51 homes
Encore at Harmony
$400ks - $600ks
Encore at Harmony, Harrisburg, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 87 homes
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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...
The Village at India Hook 274 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, Rock Hill, SC 29732
$489,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,401 sq ft

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Condo

274 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732
New Carolina Ridge 12138 COAL MINE CT, HARRISBURG, NC, 2807..., Harrisburg, NC 28075
$771,506

5 beds

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5 baths

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3,582 sq ft

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House

12138 COAL MINE CT, HARRISBURG, NC, 2807...
Community: Carolina Ridge
New Cresswind Charlotte 10400 SUPERB LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215
$445,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,710 sq ft

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House

10400 SUPERB LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
New Carolina Ridge 1450 MINING CAMP RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107, Midland, NC 28107
$478,674

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,550 sq ft

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House

1450 MINING CAMP RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107
Community: Carolina Ridge
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New Carolina Ridge 1438 MINING CAMP RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107, Midland, NC 28107
$474,341

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,581 sq ft

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House

1438 MINING CAMP RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107
Community: Carolina Ridge
New Carolina Ridge 12453 PIT MINE RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107, Midland, NC 28107
$595,788

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,969 sq ft

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House

12453 PIT MINE RD, MIDLAND, NC, 28107
Community: Carolina Ridge
New
Cindy Certified
6420 TURKEY ROOST WAY 213, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$420,793

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,816 sq ft

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House

6420 TURKEY ROOST WAY 213, LANCASTER, SC...
New Roselyn 398 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 308, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$369,699

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,520 sq ft

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House

398 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 308, LANCASTER, SC...
Community: Roselyn
New Roselyn 390 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 309, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$370,779

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,633 sq ft

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House

390 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 309, LANCASTER, SC...
Community: Roselyn
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New
Cindy Certified
6416 TURKEY ROOST WAY 212, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$446,349

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,082 sq ft

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House

6416 TURKEY ROOST WAY 212, LANCASTER, SC...
New
Cindy Certified
12531 RUSSELLWOOD LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282..., Charlotte, NC 28213
$415,550

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,420 sq ft

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House

12531 RUSSELLWOOD LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282...
New Essence at Laurelbrook 9136 FAIRLEE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$505,292

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,690 sq ft

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House

9136 FAIRLEE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286...
New Essence at Laurelbrook 1015 GARFIELD RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$489,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,690 sq ft

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House

1015 GARFIELD RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28...
New The Vineyards on Lake Wylie 9305 RIVER WALK WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28214
$565,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,462 sq ft

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House

9305 RIVER WALK WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 9287 WHISTLING STRAITS DR, INDIAN LAND, ..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$775,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,931 sq ft

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House

9287 WHISTLING STRAITS DR, INDIAN LAND, ...
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New Carolina Reserve Meadows 6961 LIVERPOOL CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$485,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,751 sq ft

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House

6961 LIVERPOOL CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
New Cypress Point 1221 ACOSTA CT, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
$550,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,180 sq ft

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House

1221 ACOSTA CT, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 51252 DAFFODIL CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$759,900

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,903 sq ft

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House

51252 DAFFODIL CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
New The Pines at Sugar Creek 1061 PINECONE AVE, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$610,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,793 sq ft

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House

1061 PINECONE AVE, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
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New Sun City Carolina Lakes 1076 FANTS GROVE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$595,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,788 sq ft

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House

1076 FANTS GROVE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
New Carolina Ridge 12585 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2..., Harrisburg, NC 28075
$643,415

5 beds

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3 baths

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2,993 sq ft

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House

12585 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2...
Community: Carolina Ridge
New Polo Club at Matthews 2808 POLO CLUB BLVD D, MATTHEWS, NC, 281..., Matthews, NC 28105
$415,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,678 sq ft

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Townhouse

2808 POLO CLUB BLVD D, MATTHEWS, NC, 281...
New Cresswind Charlotte 5816 CHEERFUL LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215
$479,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,824 sq ft

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House

5816 CHEERFUL LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 23090 KINGFISHER DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$550,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,182 sq ft

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House

23090 KINGFISHER DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
New The Meridians 14830 BATTELIERE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$400,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,567 sq ft

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House

14830 BATTELIERE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827...
Community: The Meridians
New The Courtyards of Marvin 1313 HAYWOOD PARK DR, MARVIN, NC, 28173, Marvin, NC 28173
$537,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,552 sq ft

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House

1313 HAYWOOD PARK DR, MARVIN, NC, 28173
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New Polo Club at Matthews 2808 POLO CLUB BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$415,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,678 sq ft

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Condo

2808 POLO CLUB BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
New Bailey's Glen 18114 EBENEZER DR, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031, Cornelius, NC 28031
$499,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,607 sq ft

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House

18114 EBENEZER DR, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031
Community: Bailey's Glen
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 2041 SWEETLEAF DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$354,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,373 sq ft

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Townhouse

2041 SWEETLEAF DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
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New The Courtyards at Walters Farm 5432 MCDOWELL RUN, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 280..., Huntersville, NC 28078
$550,950

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,251 sq ft

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House

5432 MCDOWELL RUN, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 280...
Cindy Certified
1603 HARPER LANDING BLVD, STANLEY, NC, 2..., Stanley, NC 28164
$379,280

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,542 sq ft

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House

1603 HARPER LANDING BLVD, STANLEY, NC, 2...
Bailey's Glen 17520 INVER DR B  109, CORNELIUS, NC, 28..., Cornelius, NC 28031
$799,900

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,560 sq ft

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Condo

17520 INVER DR B 109, CORNELIUS, NC, 28...
Community: Bailey's Glen
Cresswind Wesley Chapel 4007 BRUSH CRK, MONROE, NC, 28110, Monroe, NC 28110
$1,150,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,783 sq ft

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House

4007 BRUSH CRK, MONROE, NC, 28110
The Courtyards at Quail Park 7347 PURPLE MARTIN WAY, MINT HILL, NC, 2..., Mint Hill, NC 28227
$550,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,696 sq ft

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House

7347 PURPLE MARTIN WAY, MINT HILL, NC, 2...
The Courtyards on Poplar Tent 9057 TREETOP WAY, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$650,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,515 sq ft

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House

9057 TREETOP WAY, CONCORD, NC, 28027
Cypress Point 519 SANDBAR PT, CLOVER, SC, 29710, Clover, SC 29710
$675,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,777 sq ft

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House

519 SANDBAR PT, CLOVER, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
Bailey's Glen 17520 INVER DR BLD B  107, CORNELIUS, NC..., Cornelius, NC 28031
$635,900

1 beds

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2 baths

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1,230 sq ft

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Condo

17520 INVER DR BLD B 107, CORNELIUS, NC...
Community: Bailey's Glen
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Trilogy® Lake Norman 6249 RAVEN ROCK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,500 sq ft

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House

6249 RAVEN ROCK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037
Cindy Certified
4931 TRIGNEY CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$470,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,648 sq ft

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House

4931 TRIGNEY CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
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