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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
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
2 rating (2 reviews) Cresswind Charlotte
$300ks - $600ks
Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 850 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
Essence at Laurelbrook
$300ks
Essence at Laurelbrook, Sherrills Ford, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 108 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
Cresswind Wesley Chapel
$400ks - $600ks
Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 homes
Cypress Point
$300ks - $600ks
Cypress Point, Lake Wylie, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 690 homes
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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
The Courtyards at Hodges ...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Hodges ..., Charlotte, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 141 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
Cumberland
$500ks - $600ks
Cumberland, Concord, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 144 homes
Carolina Reserve Meadows
$300ks - $500ks
Carolina Reserve Meadows, Indian Land, SC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - 2016 | 239 homes
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5 rating (1 review) Tree Tops
$400ks - $700ks
Tree Tops, Lancaster, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 799 homes
Carolina Orchards
$400ks - $700ks
Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes
Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 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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Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes
The Farm at Ingleside
$400ks - $500ks
The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes
Wildbrook
$300ks - $500ks
Wildbrook, Denver, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 150 homes
The Courtyards at Walters...
$500ks - $800ks
The Courtyards at Walters..., Huntersville, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 117 homes
Courtyards on New Hope
$500ks
Courtyards on New Hope, Gastonia, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - 2026 | 30 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
4.7 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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Canopy Creek
$300ks - $400ks
Canopy Creek, Denver, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 152 homes
The Courtyards on Poplar ...
$400ks - $600ks
The Courtyards on Poplar ..., Concord, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2022 | 87 homes
The Courtyards at Wesley ...
$400ks - $600ks
The Courtyards at Wesley ..., Waxhaw, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2021 | 136 homes
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Carolina Riverside
$400ks
Carolina Riverside, Belmont, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 800 homes
Johnson Manor
$300ks - $400ks
Johnson Manor, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2018 | 114 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 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 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 at Lake Da...
$500ks - $600ks
The Courtyards at Lake Da..., Mooresville, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 98 homes
Friedberg Village
$300ks - $400ks
Friedberg Village, Winston-Salem, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - present | 329 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
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...
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 4091 SEQUOIA CT, FORT MILL, SC, 29707, Fort Mill, SC 29707
$669,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,781 sq ft

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House

4091 SEQUOIA CT, FORT MILL, SC, 29707
New The Townes at Cadia Village 18011 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$440,802

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,729 sq ft

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Townhouse

18011 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
New The Townes at Cadia Village 18015 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$408,772

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,755 sq ft

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Townhouse

18015 CADIA PL, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
New
Cindy Certified
14010 GOLDENROD TRACE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC,..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$525,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,892 sq ft

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House

14010 GOLDENROD TRACE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC,...
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New The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 1918 EALAND CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$745,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,893 sq ft

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House

1918 EALAND CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
New The Courtyards of Huntersville 8227 PARKNOLL DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 2807..., Huntersville, NC 28078
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,515 sq ft

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House

8227 PARKNOLL DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 2807...
New Cresswind Charlotte 7337 OVERJOYED XING, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28215
$479,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,986 sq ft

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House

7337 OVERJOYED XING, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
New Trilogy® Lake Norman 4803 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$439,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,651 sq ft

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House

4803 LOOKING GLASS TRL, DENVER, NC, 2803...
New Carolina Orchards 3135 BARTLETT ST, FORT MILL, SC, 29715, Fort Mill, SC 29715
$799,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,515 sq ft

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House

3135 BARTLETT ST, FORT MILL, SC, 29715
Community: Carolina Orchards
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New Sun City Carolina Lakes 16299 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$379,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,543 sq ft

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House

16299 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
New The Polo Club at Mountain Island Lake 4728 POLO GATE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28216
$390,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,722 sq ft

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Townhouse

4728 POLO GATE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...
New The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 1617 TRADITIONS CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$689,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,778 sq ft

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House

1617 TRADITIONS CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
New Bella Sera Villas 2930 BELLASERA WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$464,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,939 sq ft

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Townhouse

2930 BELLASERA WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Community: Bella Sera Villas
New
Cindy Certified
8529 PENNEGROVE CIR 9, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28..., Charlotte, NC 28214
$470,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,949 sq ft

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House

8529 PENNEGROVE CIR 9, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28...
New Carolina Ridge 12576 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2..., Harrisburg, NC 28075
$569,650

5 beds

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3 baths

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2,369 sq ft

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House

12576 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2...
Community: Carolina Ridge
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New Carolina Ridge 12568 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2..., Harrisburg, NC 28075
$596,405

5 beds

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3 baths

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2,793 sq ft

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House

12568 PROSPECTORS WAY, HARRISBURG, NC, 2...
Community: Carolina Ridge
New Esplanade at Northgate 106 NORTHGATE BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$369,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,375 sq ft

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House

106 NORTHGATE BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28...
New Cypress Point 149 EUREKA CT, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
$500,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,503 sq ft

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House

149 EUREKA CT, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
New
Cindy Certified
3145 EVA DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$525,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,773 sq ft

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House

3145 EVA DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027
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New
Cindy Certified
7514 PORRERA ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$469,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,948 sq ft

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House

7514 PORRERA ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
New Sun City Carolina Lakes 39611 ROSEBAY CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707, Indian Land, SC 29707
$895,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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5,032 sq ft

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House

39611 ROSEBAY CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707
Cindy Certified
504 BARRINGER ST, SALISBURY, NC, 28146, Salisbury, NC 28146
$300,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,240 sq ft

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House

504 BARRINGER ST, SALISBURY, NC, 28146
Roselyn 5358 REDBUD RD, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$549,900

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,225 sq ft

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House

5358 REDBUD RD, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Community: Roselyn
Cindy Certified
2215 CANTER TRAIL DR 142P, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$309,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,680 sq ft

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House

2215 CANTER TRAIL DR 142P, LANCASTER, SC...
Sun City Carolina Lakes 17514 HAWKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$389,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,436 sq ft

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House

17514 HAWKS VIEW DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
The Courtyards at Lake Davidson 186 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281..., Mooresville, NC 28115
$1,080,901

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,423 sq ft

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House

186 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281...
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The Courtyards at Quail Park 8009 CAPE SPARROW DR, MINT HILL, NC, 282..., Mint Hill, NC 28227
$672,137

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,826 sq ft

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House

8009 CAPE SPARROW DR, MINT HILL, NC, 282...
Cindy Certified
7453 PURPLE MARTIN WAY, MINT HILL, NC, 2..., Mint Hill, NC 28227
$764,912

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,188 sq ft

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House

7453 PURPLE MARTIN WAY, MINT HILL, NC, 2...
Tree Tops 7146 SUNSET CRATER PL, LANCASTER, SC, 29..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$675,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,985 sq ft

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House

7146 SUNSET CRATER PL, LANCASTER, SC, 29...
Community: Tree Tops
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Edgewater The Cottages 27459 CINDERELLA CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$315,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,276 sq ft

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House

27459 CINDERELLA CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 297...
The Courtyards on Lake Norman 17116 COURTSIDE LANDING DR, CORNELIUS, N..., Cornelius, NC 28031
$675,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,182 sq ft

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House

17116 COURTSIDE LANDING DR, CORNELIUS, N...
Carolina Riverside 2526 SERENE DR, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$622,185

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,809 sq ft

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House

2526 SERENE DR, BELMONT, NC, 28012
Community: Carolina Riverside
Carolina Riverside 2609 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$633,949

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,809 sq ft

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House

2609 HEADWIND CT, BELMONT, NC, 28012
Community: Carolina Riverside
Sun City Carolina Lakes 16264 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$404,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,514 sq ft

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House

16264 RAVEN CREST DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2...
Cindy Certified
9620 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215
$410,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,033 sq ft

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House

9620 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 1716 TRADITIONS CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$599,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,801 sq ft

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House

1716 TRADITIONS CT, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
Fairway Villas at Westport 2375 SHANKLIN LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$355,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,344 sq ft

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House

2375 SHANKLIN LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
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Roselyn 2832 MORNING SONG WAY 368, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$535,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,990 sq ft

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House

2832 MORNING SONG WAY 368, LANCASTER, SC...
Community: Roselyn
Kinsley 7172 INDIGO WAY, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$399,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,070 sq ft

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House

7172 INDIGO WAY, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Kinsley
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