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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
Essence at Laurelbrook
$300ks
Essence at Laurelbrook, Sherrills Ford, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 108 homes
Roselyn
$300ks - $500ks
Roselyn, Lancaster, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 1,860 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 review) Regency at Palisades
$400ks - $800ks
Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 homes
Cresswind at Rocky River
$300ks - $500ks
Cresswind at Rocky River, Locust, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 2026 | 1,200 homes
Carolina Ridge
Carolina Ridge, Midland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 480 homes
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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
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
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
The Courtyards at Hodges ...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Hodges ..., Charlotte, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 141 homes
Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 homes
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Carolina Orchards
$400ks - $700ks
Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes
Wildbrook
$300ks - $500ks
Wildbrook, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 homes
Esplanade at Northgate
$400ks - $500ks
Esplanade at Northgate, Indian Trail, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 194 homes
5 rating (1 review) Tree Tops
$400ks - $700ks
Tree Tops, Lancaster, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 799 homes
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Carolina Reserve Meadows
$300ks - $500ks
Carolina Reserve Meadows, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - 2016 | 239 homes
Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes
Cumberland
$500ks - $600ks
Cumberland, Concord, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 144 homes
Johnson Manor
$300ks - $400ks
Johnson Manor, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2018 | 114 homes
The Townes at Cadia Villa...
$300ks - $400ks
The Townes at Cadia Villa..., Matthews, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 80 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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Courtyards on New Hope
$500ks
Courtyards on New Hope, Gastonia, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - 2026 | 30 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
Canopy Creek
$300ks - $400ks
Canopy Creek, Denver, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 152 homes
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5 rating (1 review) 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
Encore at Harmony
$400ks - $600ks
Encore at Harmony, Harrisburg, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 87 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 Quail P...
$500ks
The Courtyards at Quail P..., Mint Hill, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 66 homes
4.8 rating (4 reviews) Lake Walk Freedom Homes
$400ks - $600ks
Lake Walk Freedom Homes, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - 2023 | 122 homes
The Farm at Ingleside
$400ks - $500ks
The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes
Heritage
$400ks - $500ks
Heritage, Indian Trail, NC
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - present | 340 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
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5 rating (4 reviews) 3 Cherry Way
$300ks - $400ks
3 Cherry Way, Denver, NC
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - present | 202 homes
The Village at India Hook
$300ks - $400ks
The Village at India Hook, Rock Hill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2014 | 58 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
The Townes at Cadia Village 18023 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$421,794

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,755 sq ft

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Townhouse

18023 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Brook Run 2329 TULIP BLOSSOM LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29..., Fort Mill, SC 29715
$664,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,538 sq ft

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House

2329 TULIP BLOSSOM LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29...
Community: Brook Run
Lake Walk Freedom Homes 133 TOMAHAWK DR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117, Mooresville, NC 28117
$525,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,474 sq ft

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House

133 TOMAHAWK DR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117
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Brook Run 1424 TWIN LEAF RD, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$699,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,796 sq ft

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House

1424 TWIN LEAF RD, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Brook Run
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie 9106 LONGVALE LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$569,900

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,430 sq ft

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House

9106 LONGVALE LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
Ridge Road Villas 5518 PROSPERITY VIEW DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, ..., Charlotte, NC 28269
$390,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,697 sq ft

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Condo

5518 PROSPERITY VIEW DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, ...
Community: Ridge Road Villas
Carolina Reserve Meadows 3013 ANGEL CARRIE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$509,900

5 beds

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3 baths

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2,914 sq ft

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House

3013 ANGEL CARRIE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
The Village at India Hook 132 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, Rock Hill, SC 29732
$475,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,925 sq ft

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Condo

132 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732
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Imagery 201 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120
$580,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,542 sq ft

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House

201 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120
Community: Imagery
Edgewater The Cottages 24526 BLUE HERON CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$250,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,263 sq ft

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House

24526 BLUE HERON CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 297...
Tree Tops 5005 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$675,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,848 sq ft

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House

5005 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Community: Tree Tops
Cresswind at Rocky River 303 MARINA BAY TRL, LOCUST, NC, 28097, Locust, NC 28097
$847,460

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,879 sq ft

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House

303 MARINA BAY TRL, LOCUST, NC, 28097
Cresswind at Rocky River 205 MARINA BAY TRL, LOCUST, NC, 28097, Locust, NC 28097
$669,260

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,352 sq ft

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House

205 MARINA BAY TRL, LOCUST, NC, 28097
Edgewater The Cottages 25502 SEAGULL DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$375,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,416 sq ft

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House

25502 SEAGULL DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
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The Townes at Cadia Village 18031 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$440,340

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,734 sq ft

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Townhouse

18031 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Trilogy® Lake Norman 6136 RAVEN ROCK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$840,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,002 sq ft

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House

6136 RAVEN ROCK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037
The Courtyards at Lake Davidson 112 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281..., Mooresville, NC 28115
$845,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,121 sq ft

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House

112 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281...
Sun City Carolina Lakes 7000 GREAT SMOKY PL, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$389,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,535 sq ft

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House

7000 GREAT SMOKY PL, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
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Sun City Carolina Lakes 9018 SMOKEY HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$325,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,318 sq ft

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Townhouse

9018 SMOKEY HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Cresswind Charlotte 8913 SILVER SPRINGS CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2..., Charlotte, NC 28215
$749,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,184 sq ft

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House

8913 SILVER SPRINGS CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2...
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
Wildbrook 4207 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$425,000

4 beds

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2 baths

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1,821 sq ft

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House

4207 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Wildbrook
Heritage 2105 MANOR STONE DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$539,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,217 sq ft

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House

2105 MANOR STONE DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2...
Community: Heritage
Lake Walk Freedom Homes 162 BLUEVIEW RD, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117, Mooresville, NC 28117
$529,900

5 beds

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4 baths

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3,463 sq ft

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House

162 BLUEVIEW RD, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117
Cindy Certified
4689 MONTERRICO DR 80P, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$346,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,680 sq ft

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House

4689 MONTERRICO DR 80P, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
Cindy Certified
4715 MONTERRICO DR 74P, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$339,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,587 sq ft

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House

4715 MONTERRICO DR 74P, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
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Cindy Certified
4743 MONTERRICO DR 69P, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$371,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,847 sq ft

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House

4743 MONTERRICO DR 69P, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
Cindy Certified
4723 MONTERRICO DR 72P, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$345,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,686 sq ft

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House

4723 MONTERRICO DR 72P, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
Regency at Palisades 14629 GLEN VALLEY CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$770,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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5,251 sq ft

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House

14629 GLEN VALLEY CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282...
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Carolina Riverside 2659 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$515,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,371 sq ft

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House

2659 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012
Community: Carolina Riverside
Courtyards on New Hope 314 LIFESTYLE CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, Gastonia, NC 28056
$519,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,228 sq ft

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House

314 LIFESTYLE CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28056
Sun City Carolina Lakes 2100 YELLOWSTONE DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$779,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,206 sq ft

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House

2100 YELLOWSTONE DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Cumberland 158 FULWORTH DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$644,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,717 sq ft

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House

158 FULWORTH DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027
Community: Cumberland
Tree Tops 3120 OLIVER STANLEY TRL, LANCASTER, SC, ..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$557,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,816 sq ft

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House

3120 OLIVER STANLEY TRL, LANCASTER, SC, ...
Community: Tree Tops
The Courtyards on Poplar Tent 715 POPLAR VIEW DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$545,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,648 sq ft

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House

715 POPLAR VIEW DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027
The Villages at Isle of Pines 117 W VISTA VIEW PL, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28..., Mooresville, NC 28117
$649,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,340 sq ft

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House

117 W VISTA VIEW PL, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28...
Carolina Orchards 389 HARVEST VALLEY LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29..., Fort Mill, SC 29715
$725,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,397 sq ft

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House

389 HARVEST VALLEY LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29...
Community: Carolina Orchards
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Trilogy® Lake Norman 4738 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$625,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,875 sq ft

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House

4738 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803...
The Villages at Oak Tree 108 BEVINGTON WAY, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811..., Mooresville, NC 28117
$285,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,225 sq ft

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House

108 BEVINGTON WAY, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811...
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