Stanley Real Estate

Stanley, North Carolina, is a quaint and friendly town located in Gaston County, known for its small-town charm and family-oriented atmosphere. This community-oriented town offers a variety of real estate options, making it an appealing destination for individuals and families looking for a peaceful yet connected place to call home.

The real estate market in Stanley features a mix of housing styles, including single-family homes, townhouses, and more rural properties with larger lots. Stanley's housing market is known for its affordability compared to larger urban centers in the region, making it an attractive choice for first-time homebuyers and those seeking a cost-effective yet comfortable lifestyle.

Stanley's location in Gaston County provides residents with easy access to the nearby city of Charlotte, one of North Carolina's major economic and cultural hubs. This proximity to Charlotte offers opportunities for employment, entertainment, dining, and shopping, making it convenient for residents to enjoy city amenities while living in a smaller town.

The town of Stanley takes pride in its community-oriented spirit, evident in its annual events and local festivals that bring residents together. The Stanley Creek Greenway provides a lovely space for outdoor activities, such as walking, jogging, and picnicking, and the nearby South Fork River and Lake Norman offer opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based recreation.

For families, Stanley boasts well-regarded public schools and a safe environment, making it an excellent place to raise children. The town's friendly neighborhoods and local parks contribute to a family-friendly atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and community. Stanley also celebrates its historical roots, with some properties dating back to the 19th century, reflecting the town's rich heritage. These historic homes often feature charming architecture and offer a unique opportunity to become a part of Stanley's history.

Latest Stanley Real Estate

$1,099,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 4423031 MLS
Distinctive architecture, exceptional versatility, and an enviable Lake Norman setting come together in this striking custom home in the sought after Cowan’s. From the moment you arrive, this home makes an impression. A sophisticated stone and stucco exterior creates striking curb appeal by day, while beautifully integrated architectural soffit lighting illuminates the home after sunset, creating a warm, elegant glow and an equally impressive nighttime presence. Step inside to a dramatic foyer with soaring 20+ foot ceilings, setting the tone for the scale and architecture beyond. The main level continues with 10-foot ceilings, tall interior doors, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning statement light fixtures, and abundant natural light. Beautiful engineered hardwood flooring flows throughout the entire home—no carpet anywhere. At the heart of the home is an impressive chef's kitchen, designed for serious cooking as well as effortless entertaining. A 48-inch gourmet gas range anchors the space, while generous preparation and storage areas and an expansive walk-in pantry make the kitchen as functional as it is beautiful. The home's four bedrooms include two full primary suites (one on each level)—a rare feature providing exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, extended-stay guests, or simply creating a luxurious private retreat. The home offers 3 full baths and 1 half bath, including beautifully updated custom bathrooms with thoughtfully selected finishes. A dedicated home gym/flex space offers even greater versatility—continue using it as a private fitness studio or transform it into an additional office, game room, creative studio, or multipurpose retreat. Additional highlights include a three-car Side-load garage, wired surround sound, EV charging, gas tankless water heater, excellent storage, and thoughtful custom details throughout. Over half-acre corner homesite offers tranquility and privacy. Lake Norman is directly across the street, the beauty of the lake becomes part of everyday life. Step outside for a leisurely walk and enjoy the scenic lakeside surroundings, peaceful water views, and relaxed Lake Norman atmosphere just beyond your front door. Incredible location: Enjoy the advantages of Lincoln County's attractive property-tax structure while remaining convenient to the greater Lake Norman area, Uptown Charlotte and Birkdale Village, one of the region's premier lifestyle destinations. This vibrant, walkable open-air village brings together sought-after shopping, dining, entertainment, a movie theater, community events, and inviting gathering spaces. Dinner with friends, an afternoon of shopping, coffee, a movie, or an evening stroll can all be just minutes from home. This one is a Must See!

8007 Glen Abbey Circle, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. ashah@helenadamsrealty.com

$399,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 4419796 MLS
This full-brick, one-story home is tucked at the back of a quiet circular neighborhood with only one entrance, offering added privacy and minimal traffic. The home is move-in ready with thoughtful updates, flexible parking, inviting living spaces, and excellent connectivity for remote work. KEY UPDATES SINCE 2018: • Prefinished Bruce hardwood flooring in all rooms except the tiled baths. • Popcorn ceilings scraped and painted for a smooth, updated finish. • Architectural roof and custom vinyl replacement windows. • Gas logs added to the fireplace, with the option to convert back to wood burning. • Primary bath remodeled with an enlarged custom-tiled shower and tiled floor. • Kitchen cabinets painted white for a brighter, fresher look. • Exterior heat pump condenser coil replaced. • Interior and exterior lighting updated, including ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the living room. • Custom interior shutters and a storm door added at the front entry for privacy, security, and natural light. • Front porch railings replaced; landscaping and bushes improved. • Crawl space enclosed with an interior drain and dehumidifier. • Hall bath cabinet, fixtures, and flooring were updated in 2022. PARKING AND OUTDOOR LIVING: The driveway was expanded from double-width to triple-width in front of the garage, with an additional parking pad beside the home for a camper, RV, trailer, boat, or extra vehicle. Out back, enjoy a screened porch with ceiling fan overlooking a large backyard with a firepit and Adirondack-style chairs and loveseat that remain. INTERIOR FEATURES: The spacious living room opens to the dining room, which flows into the kitchen with a breakfast bar and sunny bay-window breakfast nook. The primary suite includes a private ensuite bath with a glass-door tiled shower, double-sink vanity, and walk-in closet. The hall bath cabinet, fixtures, and flooring were updated in 2022. STORAGE AND CONNECTIVITY: Storage is plentiful, with a pull-down attic in the garage, two coat closets, and a kitchen pantry. Fiber optics and wired internet are available, well-suited for a home office.

141 Walking Horse Run, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Gastonia. marylynne.cloninger@allentate.com

$679,900
4 Beds 4 Baths 4398039 MLS
Located in Carrington's newest phase near Lake Norman, this beautifully designed Edgefield ranch-style home offers more than 3,100 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The open-concept main living area features a spacious family room with a gas fireplace and tile surround, breakfast area, and a designer kitchen with white cabinets, a contrasting stained island, Level 5 quartz countertops, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, including a gas cooktop, wall oven, designer range hood, and a large island. A butler's pantry with additional cabinetry and quartz countertops connects the kitchen to the elegant dining room with a tray ceiling. The private office features a stylish 15-lite glass door and built-in cabinetry with quartz countertops, creating the perfect work-from-home space. The primary suite offers a tray ceiling and a luxurious bath with a tiled shower, semi-frameless glass door, rain shower head with handheld sprayer, dual vanities, and a spacious walk-in closet. The main level also includes two secondary bedrooms, a full bath with a tiled shower and bench seat, a powder room, laundry room, and a built-in drop zone. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious loft, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, providing the perfect space for guests or a private retreat. Enjoy outdoor living year-round on the screened rear porch. Community amenities include a pool, cabana, pickleball courts, and playground. Schedule your tour today!

4493 Blue Mound Court, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Eastwood Homes. mconley@eastwoodhomes.com

$694,900
4 Beds 4 Baths 4417042 MLS
Located in Carrington’s newest phase near Lake Norman, this beautifully designed Edgefield ranch-style home offers over 3,100 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths combining comfort, functionality, and designer finishes throughout. The open-concept central living area features a dining room with a tray ceiling, spacious family room with gas fireplace and shiplap wall with black slate surround, breakfast area, and upgraded kitchen with two-toned cabinetry, contrasting white island, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. The butler's pantry features green cabinetry with contrasting white quartz countertops. The private office includes built-in green cabinetry with white quartz countertops, creating the perfect work-from-home space. The luxurious primary suite features a tray ceiling, featuring the Luxury Shower with tile surround and bench seat, dual vanities with quartz countertops and green cabinets. On the main level you will also find, two secondary bedrooms, a full bath with tiled shower and bench seat, powder room, laundry room with cabinetry, and mudroom with drop zone. Additional highlights include a spacious loft on the upper level with additional bedroom and bath. Step outside and enjoy your rear screened porch perfect for outdoor living. Community amenities include a pool, cabana, pickleball courts, and playground.

4458 Blue Mound Court, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Eastwood Homes. mconley@eastwoodhomes.com

$695,990
4 Beds 4 Baths 4417036 MLS
Welcome to the newest phase in the amenity-packed community of Carrington! Located near Lake Norman, this beautifully designed two-story McDowell with PRIMARY ON THE MAIN LEVEL offers a spacious and functional layout. The open-concept living area features a spacious family room with a gas fireplace with slate surround, breakfast area, and upgraded designer kitchen with quartz countertops, undermount sink, contrasting island, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, gas cooktop, wall oven and microwave, and stainless-steel appliances. Formal dining room on the main level features a tray ceiling. The main-level primary suite features a tray ceiling and luxury tiled shower with bench seat and semi-frameless door, rain-shower head with handheld, dual vanities, and spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs includes a large loft space providing additional living space, three additional bedrooms, two of the bedrooms share a jack and jill bath with tub and shower combo, an additional bath with tiled 4-foot shower and bench seat is connected to the 4th bedroom. Additional highlights in this home include powder bath on the main, unfinished storage space, upgraded trim, smart home features, foyer with tray ceiling, screened rear porch, and extended 12x12 patio perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. Community amenities include a cabana, outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and playground.

2181 Caravan Lane, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Eastwood Homes. mconley@eastwoodhomes.com

$475,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 4415944 MLS Gates at Waterside BLDG.
Move-in ready and beautifully refreshed, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in The Gates offers the lifestyle buyers are looking for. Its attractive brick-front exterior and professionally landscaped yard provide welcoming curb appeal, while fresh neutral paint and engineered wood flooring throughout give the interior a polished, modern feel. The open, split-bedroom design is ideal for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. A vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace anchor the spacious living room, which flows into the kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, separate dining area, and fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel appliances. The home also includes a private room with French doors that works beautifully as an office, playroom, hobby room, or extra sitting space. The primary suite is a relaxing retreat with a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, dual vanities, garden tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are thoughtfully located on the opposite side of the home. Outside, the fenced backyard is ready for summer enjoyment with an in-ground pool, covered pergola, patio, lower deck, and gas hookup for your grill. Additional features include a tankless water heater, main-level laundry, level lot, and two-car attached garage with attic storage. The Gates offers a community pool and recreation area, walking trails, sidewalks, and streetlights throughout the neighborhood . Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, and Lake Norman, offering easy access to boating, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and other water recreation.

7877 Sedgebrook E Drive, Stanley

Listing courtesy of The J Bouvier Real Estate Group LLC. jenn@teambouvier.com

$525,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 4416084 MLS
It just feels like home! Gleaming hardwood floors welcome you into the foyer of this charming Cape Cod classic and continue throughout the main level. Vaulted ceilings create an airy, inviting feel in the spacious great room, which flows seamlessly into the kitchen. Abundant natural light fills both spaces, highlighted by a beautiful bay window in the cozy breakfast nook and French doors with transom windows that open from the great room to the expansive back porch. Thoughtful details add to the home’s warmth and functionality, including a built-in shelf perfect for displaying books or treasured décor, gas log fireplace and ceiling fan in the great room. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry and a convenient closet pantry. Three bedrooms are located on the main level, with a split-bedroom floor plan providing additional privacy by separating the primary suite from the secondary bedrooms. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet. A spacious laundry room and half-bath combination adds everyday convenience and includes a built-in ironing board with an electrical outlet and deep sink. Upstairs, a finished bonus room over the two-car side-load garage offers versatile additional living space, complete with central heating and air conditioning, plus a window A/C unit for optional additional cooling. Step outside to the large covered back porch equipped with a ceiling fan and mounts for a porch swing and enjoy peaceful views of the private, wooded backyard. The property also includes a private workshop equipped with electricity, a large garage door for easy access, and two additional rooms, each with its own exterior entrance—ideal for hobbies, projects, storage, or a variety of other uses. Even more storage space is available above the entirety of the workshop building. This one-owner home was thoughtfully designed during construction and meticulously cared for over the years. It includes a full house security system, garage with storage shelves and utility sink and solid wood cabinetry throughout. Recent updates include a new water heater in 2025, a heat pump upgrade in 2024, and a new roof in 2018. Conveniently located on a quiet dead-end street between the Lake Norman area and Charlotte’s center city, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, privacy, and accessibility. The home is being sold as-is, and the disclosure statement includes known items in need of repair. Some houses simply feel like home—and this is one of them. Now, it’s waiting for someone lucky to make it their own.

6756 Hawks Nest Lane, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty Lake Norman. anne.byrd@nestrealty.com

$579,000
5 Beds 3 Baths 4416496 MLS
Welcome Home Set on an incredible approximately 1.4-acre homesite in Denver, this 5-bedroom property delivers the kind of space, privacy, and outdoor lifestyle that truly stands out. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the openness and possibility this home offers. Inside, a bright and inviting layout features hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, fresh interior updates, and an easy flow that makes everyday living feel comfortable and connected. The outdoor living here is something special. Start your mornings on the screened porch surrounded by peaceful views, spend evenings on the expansive deck made for gathering, and enjoy a backyard that feels like your own private retreat. With wide-open space for play, entertaining, and relaxation—and even a private basketball court—this home goes far beyond the ordinary. With five spacious bedrooms, flexible living areas, a main-level full bath, and generous room throughout, the home adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle—whether you’re working from home, hosting friends and family, or simply enjoying extra space to spread out. Perfectly located in the sought-after Denver area near East Lincoln High School, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: a private, expansive setting with quick access to shopping, dining, schools, and Lake Norman. Homes with this much land, versatility, and lifestyle appeal are rare—this one is truly something special. *Agent is owner*

7471 S Little Egypt Road, Stanley

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC Mooresville. schmitz.kara@gmail.com

$240,000
4416236 MLS
Unique opportunity to complete a new-construction home already underway! Currently framed, the home offers the next owner or builder the opportunity to complete the project and select many of the remaining finishes. Construction to date has been overseen by a licensed general contractor. Septic and well permits, foundation permit, plans, and available inspection documentation will be provided. The current contractor will withdraw his permits and close out his file. The buyer will be responsible for engaging a licensed general contractor, obtaining all required permits and approvals, and completing construction. The property is being sold in its current unfinished condition without a certificate of occupancy. Buyer should independently verify the condition of the existing work, permit and inspection requirements, plans, utilities, financing options, and all costs necessary to complete the home. Cash or construction financing will likely be required.??— DO NOT ENTER??NOT ENTER THE STRUCTURE. Property is an unfinished construction site and is not currently safe or approved for interior access. Buyers and agents may view the property from a safe location outside the structure only. Do not cross construction barriers or enter any unfinished areas. Contact the listing agent with questions or to obtain available plans, permits, inspections, and construction documents. House is 4 feet larger around the permitter of build, appx 3,300 planned sf build per seller.

Stanley

Listing courtesy of Zoraida Delgado Payne Real Estate LLC. zoraidapayne@live.com

$860,000
5 Beds 5 Baths 4411753 MLS
Welcome to 7768 Burning Ridge, a distinctive 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home where timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, generous living spaces, and an exceptional Lake Norman-area location come together. Inside, hardwood floors, detailed millwork, abundant windows, and sophisticated finishes create an inviting first impression. The beautifully updated kitchen features new countertops, white cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, generous prep and gathering space, and opens naturally to the dining and living areas. A striking fireplace, built-ins, coffered ceiling, and walls of windows add character to the main living space. With five bedrooms, four full baths plus a half bath, a dedicated office and a huge bonus room, the floor plan provides remarkable flexibility for changing needs over time. The outdoor spaces are equally memorable. A covered patio with stone fireplace and pizza oven creates an inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while extensive professional landscaping and additional patio space enhance the backyard. Significant improvements add even more value, including two new A/C units installed in 2024, a new roof in 2026 with a 5-year transferable warranty, updated flooring, new bathroom vanities, updated light fixtures and custom window treatments. Just off NC 73 between Huntersville and Denver, the location puts everyday conveniences within easy reach. Birkdale Village is approximately 15 minutes away, with Harris Teeter, Publix, Food Lion and Aldi nearby. Enjoy convenient access to Lake Norman, local and waterfront dining, Cowan’s Ford and Verdict Ridge Golf Clubs, major highways, Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Beautifully appointed, thoughtfully updated and ideally located, 7768 Burning Ridge offers the space and versatility to make this more than your next home—it’s a place to put down roots and enjoy for years to come.

7768 Burning Ridge Drive, Stanley

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. lisaturleyrealestate@gmail.com

$289,900
2 Beds 2 Baths 4415099 MLS
Move-In Ready with Creekside Views! Welcome home to this beautifully completed, move-in-ready abode combining modern efficiency with quaint, small-town charm. Step through the 8 foot stylish front door into an open floor plan with a spacious kitchen island/breakfast bar. Plan features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Enjoy timeless upgrades including granite countertops in the kitchen and both baths, a stylish tiled kitchen backsplash, and water resistant luxury vinyl plank (LVP) throughout. Ready to cook with a stainless steel appliance package includes a built-in microwave hood, refrigerator, and smooth top oven, and pantry. Primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and a deluxe bath with a tiled step-in shower with glass door. Second bath is tucked into an alcove just outside of the second bedroom for privacy or for guest access. Enjoy the outdoors on your covered front porch or entertain on the spacious rear deck overlooking the peaceful meandering creek. Extensive newly completed professional landscape plan adorns the mulched slopes to the back yard with a custom timber-and- rock staircase leading down to the creek. (Center of staircase marks the border with the neighboring new home). Don't miss the crawl space with full-sized door access where you will find the water heater and concrete pad for storage. Efficient all-electric home with heat pump. Located just 16 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, this home combines modern efficiency with quaint small town living, and no HOA! NOTE: Double lot totaling .453 acres per the survey includes the house lot (lot #2) and a 2nd lot behind the house (lot #5) providing a deep wooded back yard view beyond the creek. Rear lot fronts the next street over at 217 E. Poplar St.

308 Willow Street, Stanley

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Gastonia. marylynne.cloninger@allentate.com

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