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Mooresville

Mooresville, North Carolina

June 15, 20252 min read


Why Live In Mooresville, North Carolina?

Mooresville is a large town located in the southwestern section of Iredell County, North Carolina, and is a part of the fast-growing Charlotte Metro area. The population was 50,193 at the 2020 United States Census making it the largest municipality in Iredell County. It is located approximately 25 miles north of Charlotte.

Mooresville is best known as the home of many NASCAR racing teams and drivers, along with an IndyCar team and its drivers, as well as racing technology suppliers, which has earned the town the nickname "Race City USA". Also located in Mooresville is the corporate headquarters of Lowe's Corporation and Universal Technical Institute's NASCAR Technical Institute- as stated on Wikipedia.

Meet Real Estate Agent Tami Fox with Keller Williams Realty Mooresville

According to Realtor.com, Tami brings 15+ years of online marketing experience to help her sellers get the best price possible for their homes. She has lived in the Catawba Valley area for most of her life, and she shares her love and passion for the area with buyers. She has worked with several families who have relocated to the area. She is a part of The Temple Team and has access to the best in real estate technology. Tami is SRES certified by the NAR. This designation is for working as a Senior Real Estate Specialist.

Real Estate In Mooresville, NC and Surrounding Area FAQ

Neighborhoods and Subdivisions

The area offers many lake communities. One of Tami's favorite communities, Anchor's Landing in Granite Falls, NCis a gated community with lake access for residents, acres of preserve area, and walking trails.

Commuting

Traffic congestion is at a minimum. Most people drive themselves to school, work, and recreation. There is not an extensive public transportation system.

Schools

Here you will find a great mix of public and private schools. Several high schools meet on a four-year university campus where the students graduate high school with some college credits or the equivalent of their first two years of the college depending on what they choose. There is also a community college-sponsored high school that meets in two locations that do the same thing.

Dining

Food lovers will find many local favorites from fine dining to great places for a home-cooked breakfast.

Other Highlights

This is a gateway community to the mountains of North Carolina, where you will find a beautiful lake with lots of outdoor amenities. There is a minor league baseball team called the Hickory Crawdads for the baseball fan.  It's a great place to live, play and work as there are manufacturing, technology, and distribution centers in our metro area.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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