Mooresville
Located in the Lake Norman region north of Charlotte is the town of Mooresville, with its charming downtown, outdoor recreation, and top-notch schools. Nicknamed “Race City USA,” Mooresville is home to NASCAR racing teams and automotive museums.
Real Estate
Mooresville real estate includes property styles ranging from quaint bungalows to Victorian beauties to waterfront estates. The median home price is slightly higher than that of the state and nation. There are a number of new construction communities in Mooresville due to the town’s growing popularity.
Lifestyle & Attractions
Mooresville is a large town, population 32,000, approximately 30 miles north of Charlotte. Mooresville is nicknamed “Race City USA,” as it is home to NASCAR racing teams and drivers, and hosts two automotive museums, the Memory Lane Motorsports and Historical Automotive Museum and the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Mooresville is also known for its top-notch school district, which has been used as an example for educators across the country. Part of Mooresville is nestled along Lake Norman, perfect for swimming, fishing, boating and other water activities. Other attractions include the Lazy 5 Ranch, Zootastic Park and Carrigan Farms.
The town centers around the Mooresville Historic District located downtown, lined with vintage buildings housing unique locally-owned shops, eateries and other small businesses. Annual community events in Mooresville include Artoberfest, Festival of Food Trucks, Music on Main, Fall Festival, the Mooresville Christmas Parade, and more. Mooresville is also home to the corporate headquarters of Lowe’s Companies.
Education
Mooresville has 17 schools within its boundaries, eight in the Mooresville Graded School District, and nine in Iredell-Statesville Schools. There are three private schools: Lake Norman Christian School and Davidson Day School in Davidson, and Woodlawn School. Mooresville is also home to the Universal Technical Institute’s NASCAR Technical Institute and a campus of Mitchell Community College. Nearby colleges and universities, include Davidson College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and many more.
Approximate Distances
Uptown Charlotte: 28.5 Miles
Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 32.5 Miles
Hospitals
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center: 4 Miles
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center: 15.5 Miles
Major Highway
I-77: 3 Miles