Albemarle North Carolina is the county seat of Stanly County at the crossroads of Highways 52, 73 and 27. Less
than 35 miles from the 485 interstate loop around Charlotte, Albemarle NC Real Estate mixes small town and natural beauty with easy access to big city sports and entertainment. It’s where the past meets the present and residents plan for the future. Situated near the Yadkin and Pee Dee River Basin and the adjoining the Uwharrie Mountains, Albemarle NC Real Estate hosts variety with new homes as well as restored downtown real estate. Family friendly with an abundance of outdoor activities defines this Piedmont gem located between the mountains and the beaches. Albemarle NC Real Estate offers housing opportunities to all income groups.
Albemarle NC Real Estate is known for an abundance of large, mature trees, and is one of only 69 municipalities in North Carolina to achieve the Tree City USA Designation by the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources.
Most children living in Albemarle NC attend the Stanly County School System, which serves a total of 10,200 students. While there are several choice schools in Stanly County, Albemarle itself as three K-5 elementary schools, a middle school and one high school to accommodate the growth of this community in recent years.
The Albemarle train depot is just one of many examples of thriving Albemarle NC Real Estate redevelopment. Now known as Market Station, the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation transformed the station into a farmer’s market with outdoor concerts and more. But that’s not all-- historic downtown Albemarle NC Real Estate is a gem of well-maintained and restored older buildings with restaurants and antique stores.
Home to American Country Music artist, Kellie Pickler, Albemarle NC really is a place where you can see the stars—up above that is. Whether you choose an Albemarle NC home for sale that is brand new or a restored gem, your family will enjoy summer nights with fireflies and sweet tea. Albemarle is also home to the world famous golf resort of Pinehurst. Picturesque and rich in cultural, historical, natural and recreational assets, it doesn’t get much better than calling the Uwharrie Lakes Region of Albemarle, NC home!
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