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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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The Springs at Westport 6103 GOLD SPRINGS WAY, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$485,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,742 sq ft

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6103 GOLD SPRINGS WAY, DENVER, NC, 28037
The Courtyards on Lake Norman 17004 COURTSIDE LANDING DR, CORNELIUS, N..., Cornelius, NC 28031
$730,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,828 sq ft

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17004 COURTSIDE LANDING DR, CORNELIUS, N...
Village of St. Andrews 3221 ABBEY WALK LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$455,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,732 sq ft

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Townhouse

3221 ABBEY WALK LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Cindy Certified
7512 PEDIGREE CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$570,365

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,099 sq ft

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7512 PEDIGREE CIR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
The Village at India Hook 128 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, Rock Hill, SC 29732
$445,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,771 sq ft

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Condo

128 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732
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Edgewater The Cottages 40120 CROOKED STICK DR, LANCASTER, SC, 2..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$287,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,423 sq ft

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Townhouse

40120 CROOKED STICK DR, LANCASTER, SC, 2...
The Pines at Sugar Creek 2250 WHITEBARK DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$749,999

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,510 sq ft

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2250 WHITEBARK DR, INDIAN LAND, SC, 2970...
Canopy Creek 5134 TURTLE CREEK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$479,500

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,952 sq ft

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5134 TURTLE CREEK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: Canopy Creek
Tree Tops 5060 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720
$699,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,954 sq ft

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5060 BIG BEND DR, LANCASTER, SC, 29720
Community: Tree Tops
Cypress Point 3115 FILLMORE TER, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
$750,000

5 beds

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6 baths

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4,554 sq ft

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House

3115 FILLMORE TER, LAKE WYLIE, SC, 29710
Community: Cypress Point
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The Courtyards on Chestnut Lane 2008 TRAILWOOD DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104, Matthews, NC 28104
$595,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,544 sq ft

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House

2008 TRAILWOOD DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104
Sun City Carolina Lakes 6529 CAROLINA COMMONS DR, INDIAN LAND, S..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$359,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,307 sq ft

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Townhouse

6529 CAROLINA COMMONS DR, INDIAN LAND, S...
Regency at Palisades 17232 COVES EDGE LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$769,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,841 sq ft

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House

17232 COVES EDGE LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827...
Sun City Carolina Lakes 45008 WIGEON LN 102, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$348,800

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,556 sq ft

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Condo

45008 WIGEON LN 102, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29...
Bailey's Glen 11607 MEETINGHOUSE DR, CORNELIUS, NC, 28..., Cornelius, NC 28031
$499,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,493 sq ft

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House

11607 MEETINGHOUSE DR, CORNELIUS, NC, 28...
Community: Bailey's Glen
Carolina Reserve Meadows 4106 PERTH RD, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707, Indian Land, SC 29707
$490,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,199 sq ft

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House

4106 PERTH RD, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707
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Trilogy® Lake Norman 218 STONE MOUNTAIN WAY, DENVER, NC, 2803..., Denver, NC 28037
$839,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,762 sq ft

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218 STONE MOUNTAIN WAY, DENVER, NC, 2803...
3 Cherry Way 8276 MERCHANT CT, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$430,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,832 sq ft

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Townhouse

8276 MERCHANT CT, DENVER, NC, 28037
Community: 3 Cherry Way
Cindy Certified
9423 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215
$425,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,608 sq ft

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9423 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
The Courtyards at Cramerton 5228 COURTYARD LN, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012
$582,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,232 sq ft

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House

5228 COURTYARD LN, BELMONT, NC, 28012
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Cindy Certified
618 HINTERLAND LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104, Matthews, NC 28104
$575,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,106 sq ft

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618 HINTERLAND LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104
Cindy Certified
676 LATROBE DR 315, IRON STATION, NC, 28..., Iron Station, NC 28080
$529,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,902 sq ft

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676 LATROBE DR 315, IRON STATION, NC, 28...
Cindy Certified
123 ADELAIDE WAY, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, Rock Hill, SC 29732
$450,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,804 sq ft

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123 ADELAIDE WAY, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie 4185 LA CREMA DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214
$444,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,529 sq ft

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Townhouse

4185 LA CREMA DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214
The Townes at Cadia Village 13153 BENESSARE LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$399,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,729 sq ft

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Townhouse

13153 BENESSARE LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Edgewater The Cottages 40258 CROOKED STICK DR 1195, LANCASTER, ..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$364,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,949 sq ft

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House

40258 CROOKED STICK DR 1195, LANCASTER, ...
Tree Tops 6948 SUNSET CRATER PL, LANCASTER, SC, 29..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$580,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,180 sq ft

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House

6948 SUNSET CRATER PL, LANCASTER, SC, 29...
Community: Tree Tops
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Sun City Carolina Lakes 39650 ROSEBAY CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707, Indian Land, SC 29707
$679,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,903 sq ft

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House

39650 ROSEBAY CT, INDIAN LAND, SC, 29707
Roselyn 374 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 312, LANCASTER, SC..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$325,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,389 sq ft

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House

374 WAXHAW VILLAGE RD 312, LANCASTER, SC...
Community: Roselyn
Sun City Carolina Lakes 35168 CARNATION LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297..., Indian Land, SC 29707
$625,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,485 sq ft

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House

35168 CARNATION LN, INDIAN LAND, SC, 297...
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Cindy Certified
17410 GREEN HILL RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827..., Charlotte, NC 28278
$849,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,060 sq ft

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House

17410 GREEN HILL RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827...
Cindy Certified
624 LATROBE DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28080, Iron Station, NC 28080
$490,000

4 beds

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2 baths

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1,780 sq ft

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House

624 LATROBE DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28080
Esplanade at Northgate 106 NORTHGATE BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$394,990

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...
Esplanade at Northgate 110 NORTHGATE BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28..., Indian Trail, NC 28079
$414,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,581 sq ft

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House

110 NORTHGATE BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28...
The Townes at Cadia Village 16049 CLOUD NINE CT, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$734,284

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,147 sq ft

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House

16049 CLOUD NINE CT, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
The Townes at Cadia Village 16045 CLOUD NINE CT, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$729,993

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,147 sq ft

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House

16045 CLOUD NINE CT, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
The Townes at Cadia Village 13161 BENESSARE LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105
$429,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,734 sq ft

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Townhouse

13161 BENESSARE LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105
Trilogy® Lake Norman 6243 SCUTTLE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037
$475,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,595 sq ft

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House

6243 SCUTTLE LN, DENVER, NC, 28037
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The Villas at Robinson Oaks 2360 VILLA OAKS CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
$440,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,732 sq ft

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Townhouse

2360 VILLA OAKS CT, GASTONIA, NC, 28054
Tree Tops 8075 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720
$500,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,230 sq ft

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House

8075 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297...
Community: Tree Tops
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