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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 reviews) Regency at Palisades
$400ks - $800ks
Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 homes
Cresswind Wesley Chapel
$400ks - $600ks
Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 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
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Carolina Ridge
Carolina Ridge, Midland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 480 homes
Cypress Point
$300ks - $600ks
Cypress Point, Lake Wylie, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 690 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
Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes
Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
| 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Tree Tops
$400ks - $700ks
Tree Tops, Lancaster, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 799 homes
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Wildbrook
$300ks - $500ks
Wildbrook, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 homes
The Courtyards at Hodges ...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Hodges ..., Charlotte, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 141 homes
Carolina Orchards
$400ks - $700ks
Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes
Cresswind at Rocky River
$300ks - $500ks
Cresswind at Rocky River, Locust, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 2026 | 1,200 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
Carolina Reserve Meadows
$300ks - $500ks
Carolina Reserve Meadows, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - 2016 | 239 homes
Canopy Creek
$300ks - $400ks
Canopy Creek, Denver, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 152 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
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
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
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The Courtyards at Lake Da...
$500ks - $600ks
The Courtyards at Lake Da..., Mooresville, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 98 homes
Encore at Harmony
$400ks - $600ks
Encore at Harmony, Harrisburg, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 87 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
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The Farm at Ingleside
$400ks - $500ks
The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes
Courtyards on New Hope
$500ks
Courtyards on New Hope, Gastonia, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - 2026 | 30 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
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
Handsmill on Lake Wylie
$500ks - $800ks
Handsmill on Lake Wylie, York, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 650 homes
The Townes at Cadia Villa...
$300ks - $400ks
The Townes at Cadia Villa..., Matthews, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 80 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
The Courtyards on Poplar ...
$400ks - $600ks
The Courtyards on Poplar ..., Concord, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2022 | 87 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
Fairway Villas at Westpor...
$200ks - $300ks
Fairway Villas at Westpor..., Denver, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 51 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 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
New 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...
New 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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New 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...
New The Villages at Oak Tree 108 BEVINGTON WAY, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811..., Mooresville, NC 28117
$300,000

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...
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 15184 LEGEND OAKS CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$485,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,164 sq ft

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House

15184 LEGEND OAKS CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 16344 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$359,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,264 sq ft

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House

16344 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
New Meadows At Coddle Creek 108 W NORTHSTONE RD, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28..., Mooresville, NC 28115
$574,900

5 beds

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4 baths

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3,731 sq ft

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House

108 W NORTHSTONE RD, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28...
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New Edgewater The Cottages 21216 SANCTUARY DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$299,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,294 sq ft

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House

21216 SANCTUARY DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
New
Cindy Certified
1209 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$330,465

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,554 sq ft

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House

1209 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673
New
Cindy Certified
1205 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$341,865

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,725 sq ft

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House

1205 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673
New
Cindy Certified
1201 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$330,315

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,554 sq ft

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House

1201 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673
New Tree Tops 8219 ASHER CHASE TRL, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29720
$500,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,849 sq ft

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House

8219 ASHER CHASE TRL, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
Community: Tree Tops
New The Farm at Ingleside 406 SECRETARIAT DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28..., Iron Station, NC 28080
$409,000

4 beds

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2 baths

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1,864 sq ft

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House

406 SECRETARIAT DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28...
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New Tree Tops 8122 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$485,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,584 sq ft

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House

8122 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297...
Community: Tree Tops
New The Landing at Rocklyn 4225 LIMESTONE CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012
$404,444

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,333 sq ft

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Manufactured On Land

4225 LIMESTONE CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012
New
Cindy Certified
1197 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$313,815

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,346 sq ft

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House

1197 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673
New Essence at Laurelbrook 1185 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$339,865

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,725 sq ft

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House

1185 GREBE RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 28673
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New Essence at Laurelbrook 9073 GRENNAN RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$345,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,897 sq ft

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House

9073 GRENNAN RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286...
New The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 2213 LINCOLNSHIRE LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$749,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,904 sq ft

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House

2213 LINCOLNSHIRE LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
New Essence at Laurelbrook 9061 GRENNAN RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$339,865

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,725 sq ft

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House

9061 GRENNAN RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286...
New The Polo Club at Mountain Island Lake 4767 POLO GATE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28216
$364,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,587 sq ft

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Townhouse

4767 POLO GATE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...
New
Cindy Certified
2102 SABRA ST, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
$429,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,746 sq ft

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House

2102 SABRA ST, GASTONIA, NC, 28054
New 3 Cherry Way 2367 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$450,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,244 sq ft

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Townhouse

2367 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: 3 Cherry Way
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 55336 DERRINGER AVE, FORT MILL, SC, 2970..., Fort Mill, SC 29707
$544,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,948 sq ft

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House

55336 DERRINGER AVE, FORT MILL, SC, 2970...
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New 3 Cherry Way 8242 SYMPHONY CT 58, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$469,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,182 sq ft

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Townhouse

8242 SYMPHONY CT 58, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: 3 Cherry Way
New Johnson Manor 108 DAMSIRE CT, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28115, Mooresville, NC 28115
$359,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,046 sq ft

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Townhouse

108 DAMSIRE CT, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28115
Community: Johnson Manor
New
Cindy Certified
5244 ADMIRALS LNDG, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$399,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,109 sq ft

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House

5244 ADMIRALS LNDG, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
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New Encore at Streamside 1006 LOWLAND WAY, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$539,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,633 sq ft

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House

1006 LOWLAND WAY, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
Pinnacle at Wesley Chapel 215 PINTAIL DR, MONROE, NC, 28110, Monroe, NC 28110
$499,500

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,841 sq ft

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House

215 PINTAIL DR, MONROE, NC, 28110
Cindy Certified
10025 ST KITTS LANDING LN, CHARLOTTE, NC..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$568,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,427 sq ft

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House

10025 ST KITTS LANDING LN, CHARLOTTE, NC...
Sun City Carolina Lakes 7019 SHENANDOAH DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$610,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,069 sq ft

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House

7019 SHENANDOAH DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297...
Sun City Carolina Lakes 44424 ORIOLE DR 200, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$370,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,057 sq ft

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Condo

44424 ORIOLE DR 200, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Encore at Harmony 7113 CHAMBERLAIN DR, HARRISBURG, NC, 280..., Harrisburg, NC 28075
$541,237

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,140 sq ft

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House

7113 CHAMBERLAIN DR, HARRISBURG, NC, 280...
Community: Encore at Harmony
Carolina Riverside 2010 BELMONT VIEW DR, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$524,658

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,581 sq ft

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House

2010 BELMONT VIEW DR, BELMONT, NC, 28012
Community: Carolina Riverside
The Villas at Covington 7424 CLOUDS REST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$500,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,738 sq ft

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House

7424 CLOUDS REST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
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Sun City Carolina Lakes 55420 DERRINGER AVE, FORT MILL, SC, 2970..., Fort Mill, SC 29707
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,787 sq ft

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House

55420 DERRINGER AVE, FORT MILL, SC, 2970...
Bella Sera Villas 2615 CIRCA DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$420,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,485 sq ft

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House

2615 CIRCA DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Community: Bella Sera Villas
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