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Mecklenburg and Iredell countiesLiving in Davidson, NC
A college town Main Street with Lake Norman on the edge of town.
If I were driving you through Davidson
Davidson feels like a small town because it is one, built around Davidson College and a Main Street you can walk end to end. The western edge of town follows the Lake Norman shoreline.
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Main Street and Davidson College
The college sits right on Main Street. The historic core is on the National Register, with restaurants and local shops lining the street.
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The Village Green
The town's front lawn, with the library branch nearby and community events through the year.
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Saturday farmers market
A weekly market downtown with local growers and makers.
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Lake Davidson Nature Preserve
Shoreline trails on Lake Davidson, an arm of Lake Norman just east of I-77.
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Fisher Farm Park
Trails, open fields and creekside paths on the edge of town.
The feel
Walkable, tree-lined and unhurried. Davidson is recognized as a Walk Friendly and Bike Friendly community and a Tree City USA.
Homes you'll find
Historic homes near downtown, established neighborhoods within walking or biking distance of Main Street, and newer communities on the edges of town.
Getting around
I-77 Exit 30 at Griffith Street. Cornelius is about a mile and a half south on NC 115, Mooresville about 7 miles north and Uptown about 21 miles south.
Outdoors
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve, Fisher Farm Park and Lake Norman access nearby.
Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Davidson K-8 and William A. Hough High School, plus private and charter options. We confirm assignment for every home.
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