small town near Charlotte?

[canine7]

i actually wasnt looking for 10 acres or more.
More like .01 to 2 acres and yes it would probably be speculative.
thanks

[Paulie324]

I am moving to Troutman in a few months and I will tell you it is by far one of the nicest areas. Close to Lake Norman and close to Charlotte. You should check it out next time your in the area

Paul

[Mvn2nc]

Originally Posted by Paulie324

I am moving to Troutman in a few months and I will tell you it is by far one of the nicest areas. Close to Lake Norman and close to Charlotte. You should check it out next time your in the area

Paul

A few weeks ago when we were looking at houses, we looked at Troutman.
I have to say, if is was not for the fact of finding something we really liked in Mooresville and decided to make an offer, Troutman was my next choice.
I found it to be more spread out so homes are not being built on top of each other. It was beautiful driving through there.
I think you made a great choice!

[Grlook]

DizLiz,

I have lived in Charlotte, near Charlotte, in the NC Western Mountains, on the coast, and near Raleigh. My advise is stay away from Raleigh above all else. If you need to be "near" a major city try Stanly Co., NC, Co. seat is Albemarle, but go SouthWest from there towards Charlotte to Locust. From Locust you can be at the NC Mountains in 3 hrs., Charlotte in one hr, Myrtle Beach, SC area in 3 hrs. Greensboro, NC in 2 hrs.

I am currently in the town of Troutman, N. of Charlotte, roads here are getting very crowded. Charlotte has heavy traffic, but for the most part they have the roads to handle the traffic. Raleigh's traffic is awful, they are behind the curve in keeping up.

[a1m1700]

Can anyone tell me why the crime stats are so high in Mooresville? Anyone whose been there can you tell me anything about what they like or dislike.

[jackson716]

DizLiz,

My husband, 20 month old and I are also moving to Charlotte from Irvine CA. Right now we're thinking we'll move by the summer, but it all depends on my husbands job/re-location. I'm interested in learning about what you find because it sounds like we're looking for similar things. I want a small quaint town that has a lot of activity for our family...such things as farmers markets, parades, children's activities, parks, nature trails, shopping, etc. I would like to have all of the amenties of a large town, with the small home feel. Also at the top of our list is a good school district. I have found some information on the internet, however I have found it difficult to sort through. I would be interest in learning about what you have found in your search. My husband has been to NC a couple of times and really likes the Cramer Mountain Area. HAve you heard of it? I have not been there myself, but looking forward to going.

Thanks.