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Living in Stanley

Stanley is a town in Central North Carolina along the Catawba River. Its low cost of living and rural setting have made it an attractive option for retirees. Besides that, it is…

Stanley is a town in Central North Carolina along the Catawba River. Its low cost of living and rural setting have made it an attractive option for retirees. Besides that, it is also within driving distance to Charlotte, giving residents a comfortable balance between small-town charm and big city excitement.

Climate & Geography

The town has a humid subtropical climate, which is characterized by hot, humid summers and cool to mild winters. Residents can expect more rainfall than average, almost no snowfall, and approximately 210 sunny days throughout each year.

Stanley is situated northwest of the Charlotte metro area. The main downtown area of Stanley is well developed and made up of residential and commercial neighborhoods, while the rest of the surrounding terrain is mostly flat, low-lying land with heavily forested areas on the outskirts of the town.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Stanley’s town center is populated with local businesses ranging from antique shops to restaurants, and even art galleries. The Town Hall offers bingo nights, field trips, and monthly events for residents to enjoy.

The town has four local parks: Plum St. Community Park, Thompson Park, Parkwood Community Park, and Harper Park. These are great for a family outing, hosting a barbecue, and even just sitting back and enjoying the breeze.

Those in search of world-class amenities and a metropolitan city, are in luck, Charlotte is located less than an hour drive away.

Health Care

Stanley’s main hospital is CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The Charlotte metro area ranks among the top 50 communities in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, and is home to four highly rated hospitals, two of which are nationally ranked by U.S. News: Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital.

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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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4 rating (1 reviews) Regency at Palisades
$400ks - $800ks
Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 homes
2 rating (2 reviews) Cresswind Charlotte
$300ks - $600ks
Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 850 homes
Encore at Streamside
$500ks - $600ks
Encore at Streamside, Waxhaw, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 322 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
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Cypress Point
$300ks - $600ks
Cypress Point, Lake Wylie, SC
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 690 homes
Imagery
$500ks - $800ks
Imagery, Mount Holly, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 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
Carolina Ridge
Carolina Ridge, Midland, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 480 homes
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
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Founders Landing
$400ks - $600ks
Founders Landing, Gastonia, NC
| 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - 2026 | 43 homes
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
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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Cresswind at Rocky River
$300ks - $500ks
Cresswind at Rocky River, Locust, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 2026 | 1,200 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
The Townes at Cadia Villa...
$300ks - $400ks
The Townes at Cadia Villa..., Matthews, NC
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 80 homes
Johnson Manor
$300ks - $400ks
Johnson Manor, Mooresville, NC
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2018 | 114 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 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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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
Cumberland
$500ks - $600ks
Cumberland, Concord, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 144 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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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
The Courtyards at Quail P...
$500ks
The Courtyards at Quail P..., Mint Hill, NC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 66 homes
Brook Run
$500ks - $700ks
Brook Run, Fort Mill, SC
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 240 homes
Courtyards on New Hope
$500ks
Courtyards on New Hope, Gastonia, NC
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - 2026 | 30 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
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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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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Edgewater The Cottages 26019 APPLEYARD CT, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$317,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,992 sq ft

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26019 APPLEYARD CT, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Edgewater The Cottages 60103 BLUE BIRD LN, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$329,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,946 sq ft

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60103 BLUE BIRD LN, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Cindy Certified
4522 BRIGHT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$429,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,672 sq ft

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4522 BRIGHT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
Four Seasons at Gold Hill 1669 ONYX RDG, FORT MILL, SC, 29708, Fort Mill, SC 29708
$399,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,965 sq ft

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Townhouse

1669 ONYX RDG, FORT MILL, SC, 29708
The Courtyards on Poplar Tent 9032 TREETOP WAY, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$549,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,193 sq ft

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9032 TREETOP WAY, CONCORD, NC, 28027
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Cindy Certified
2705 ANDREW POINT DR 1, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$499,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,850 sq ft

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2705 ANDREW POINT DR 1, DENVER, NC, 2803...
Overture Providence 11546 RED RUST LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277, Charlotte, NC 28277
$440,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,538 sq ft

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Townhouse

11546 RED RUST LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277
Community: Overture Providence
Cresswind Wesley Chapel 1019 CARLYLE LN, MONROE, NC, 28110, Monroe, NC 28110
$630,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,160 sq ft

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1019 CARLYLE LN, MONROE, NC, 28110
Meadowfield Terrace 404 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012
$378,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,726 sq ft

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Manufactured On Land

404 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012
Community: Meadowfield Terrace
Sun City Carolina Lakes 20241 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707, Fort Mill, SC 29707
$365,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,270 sq ft

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House

20241 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707
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Wildbrook 4229 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$419,900

4 beds

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2 baths

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1,723 sq ft

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4229 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Wildbrook
Cresswind Charlotte 7362 OVERJOYED XING, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28215
$585,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,456 sq ft

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7362 OVERJOYED XING, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...
Community: Cresswind Charlotte
Encore at Streamside 1018 CANE WAY, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$599,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,826 sq ft

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House

1018 CANE WAY, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
Cindy Certified
4514 BRIGHT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$465,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,859 sq ft

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4514 BRIGHT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
Cumberland 3049 ALVESTON DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027, Concord, NC 28027
$550,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,976 sq ft

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3049 ALVESTON DR, CONCORD, NC, 28027
Community: Cumberland
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie 4133 LA CREMA DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$429,999

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,299 sq ft

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Townhouse

4133 LA CREMA DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
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Sun City Carolina Lakes 9015 SMOKEY HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$335,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,401 sq ft

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Townhouse

9015 SMOKEY HILL LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Edgewater The Cottages 40161 CROOKED STICK DR, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$343,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,257 sq ft

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House

40161 CROOKED STICK DR, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
Cindy Certified
2173 CLIFTON RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286..., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
$357,500

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,125 sq ft

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House

2173 CLIFTON RD, SHERRILLS FORD, NC, 286...
Wildbrook 1390 CEDARDALE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$600,000

5 beds

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5 baths

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3,647 sq ft

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House

1390 CEDARDALE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Wildbrook
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Roselyn 8536 NORMAN FOREST RD 316, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$369,140

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,520 sq ft

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House

8536 NORMAN FOREST RD 316, LANCASTER, SC...
Community: Roselyn
Roselyn 7604 COTTON CREST LN 43, LANCASTER, SC, ..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$336,499

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,620 sq ft

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House

7604 COTTON CREST LN 43, LANCASTER, SC, ...
Community: Roselyn
Sun City Carolina Lakes 5001 WOLVERINE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$485,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,081 sq ft

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5001 WOLVERINE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
Cindy Certified
11261 ISLAND VIEW LN, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$320,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,716 sq ft

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11261 ISLAND VIEW LN, LANCASTER, SC, 297...
Cindy Certified
159 BRAWLEY POINT CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, ..., Mooresville, NC 28117
$557,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,517 sq ft

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House

159 BRAWLEY POINT CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, ...
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie 8929 CARNEROS CREEK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2..., Charlotte, NC 28214
$499,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,947 sq ft

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House

8929 CARNEROS CREEK RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2...
Cypress Point 2431 NAPA TER, CLOVER, SC, 29710, Clover, SC 29710
$649,900

5 beds

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4 baths

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3,664 sq ft

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House

2431 NAPA TER, CLOVER, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
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The Springs at Westport 1414 SPRING RIDGE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$674,900

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,669 sq ft

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1414 SPRING RIDGE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
Encore at Streamside 1133 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$729,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,086 sq ft

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House

1133 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
Encore at Streamside 1007 FEN LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173
$675,364

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,423 sq ft

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House

1007 FEN LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173
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Four Seasons at Gold Hill 834 PLATINUM DR, FORT MILL, SC, 29708, Fort Mill, SC 29708
$499,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,896 sq ft

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House

834 PLATINUM DR, FORT MILL, SC, 29708
Wildbrook 4190 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$445,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,923 sq ft

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House

4190 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Wildbrook
Cypress Point 2128 LAPALMA TRCE, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
$749,900

5 beds

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5 baths

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3,591 sq ft

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House

2128 LAPALMA TRCE, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
Wildbrook 1368 CEDARDALE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$629,500

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,806 sq ft

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House

1368 CEDARDALE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Wildbrook
Courtyards on New Hope 407 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, Gastonia, NC 28056
$519,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,114 sq ft

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House

407 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056
Courtyards on New Hope 409 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, Gastonia, NC 28056
$529,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,175 sq ft

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House

409 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056
Courtyards on New Hope 411 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, Gastonia, NC 28056
$539,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,231 sq ft

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House

411 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056
Courtyards on New Hope 415 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056, Gastonia, NC 28056
$519,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,114 sq ft

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House

415 NEWSTYLE WAY, GASTONIA, NC, 28056
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Founders Landing 3069 FOUNDING FATHERS DR, GASTONIA, NC, ..., Gastonia, NC 28056
$500,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,061 sq ft

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House

3069 FOUNDING FATHERS DR, GASTONIA, NC, ...
Community: Founders Landing
Founders Landing 3089 FOUNDING FATHERS DR, GASTONIA, NC, ..., Gastonia, NC 28056
$580,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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2,762 sq ft

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House

3089 FOUNDING FATHERS DR, GASTONIA, NC, ...
Community: Founders Landing
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