Cresswind Homes for Sale

Cresswind Homes for Sale

Welcome to Cresswind, a vibrant and welcoming community nestled in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina. This charming neighborhood is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle choice that embodies the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and camaraderie. Cresswind is designed for active adults aged 55 and over, offering a serene environment that encourages a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mecklenburg County, Cresswind features meticulously landscaped grounds and an array of amenities that cater to your every need. Residents enjoy access to a state-of-the-art clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and walking trails, making it easy to stay active and socialize with neighbors. The community also hosts a variety of clubs and activities, ensuring there’s always something to do and new friendships to forge.

Cresswind's prime location in Charlotte means you're just a stone's throw away from the city’s rich cultural offerings, including theaters, art galleries, and a diverse culinary scene. With easy access to shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities, everything you need is conveniently located nearby.

When it comes to homes for sale in Cresswind, you’ll find a selection of beautifully designed single-family homes that prioritize comfort and functionality. These residences feature open floor plans, modern kitchens, and spacious outdoor areas, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Whether you’re looking to downsize or simply find a vibrant community to call home, Cresswind offers an exceptional living experience that truly feels like home. Come discover the charm of Cresswind today!

Newest Cresswind Homes for Sale

$479,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4421974 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
UP TO $3,000 IN SELLER-PAID CONCESSIONS WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER + the washer/dryer and refrigerator all convey! Welcome to effortless single-level living in the Cresswind community! This unique ranch-style home features Kolter Homes’ award-winning Dogwood floorplan, thoughtfully designed for easy daily living. At the heart of the home, the open-concept layout centers around an inviting kitchen showcasing premium quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, and built-in microwave. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat, while well-appointed living spaces flow seamlessly out to an extended patio and covered back porch. What truly sets this home apart is the exceptional homesite. Situated on an impressive ~165-foot-deep lot—roughly 38 to 45 feet deeper than many comparable community lots—you’ll enjoy superior backyard depth. Backing to a natural tree line, the setting provides attractive wooded views and enhanced privacy during spring, summer, and fall. Living here means enjoying a true lock-and-leave lifestyle. The COMPREHENSIVE HOA includes 1.full lawn care 2.landscape maintenance 3.shrub trimming 4.pine straw maintenance 5.high-speed Spectrum internet service (including TV) 6.home alarm 7.security monitoring, and FULL clubhouse access! Step outside your door to experience a full complement of amenities centered around an ~18,000-square-foot clubhouse with heated indoor and resort-style outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness room, yoga studio, tennis, pickleball, bocce courts, walking trails, and a dog park. A full-time on-site Activity Director curates a vibrant calendar featuring resident clubs, fitness programs, and live concerts. Conveniently located within the Charlotte area, you are just 25 minutes or less from top shopping, dining, healthcare, Uptown Charlotte, and entertainment. This home perfectly combines resort-style 55+ active-adult living with ultimate convenience.

5816 Cheerful Lane, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of COMPASS. tom.brennan@compass.com

$575,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4424294 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Thoughtfully designed for effortless main-level living, this beautifully constructed 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a dedicated office is ideally situated on a premier homesite with peaceful green space behind it. Located in a 55+ community known for its extensive amenities and vibrant lifestyle, this home offers a wonderful combination of privacy, convenience, and opportunities to enjoy as much—or as little—activity as you desire. Inside, thoughtful design and numerous upgrades create a home that is both beautiful and incredibly functional. The spacious sunroom provides a wonderful extension of the living space and is large enough to comfortably entertain guests, while the patio offers an inviting spot to enjoy the outdoors. A remote-controlled awning provides shade at the touch of a button, making outdoor living even more enjoyable. A whole-home generator provides added peace of mind. The lifestyle continues well beyond the front door. Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, event space, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, walking trails, a community garden, and so much more. Everyday errands are easy, too, with grocery shopping, medical and dental services, and other conveniences just a short walk or drive away. Here, every day can look a little different—start your morning with a workout, meet friends for pickleball, spend time in the garden, entertain in the sunroom, explore the walking trails, or simply unwind on the patio. With thoughtful upgrades, beautiful surroundings, and an abundance of amenities right at your fingertips, this home offers the freedom to stay active, connect with others, or simply enjoy the ease of low-maintenance living.

8407 Festival Way, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of True North Realty. Melissa@nctruenorthrealty.com

$563,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4417252 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Priced well for the space, with 2300 Sq. Ft. all on one level, PLUS, the sellers are offering Assistance toward Buyer Closing Costs or Mortgage Rate Buy Down with acceptable offer. Contact the listing agent for details. This lovingly maintained and improved home backs up to common area and mature evergreens, and is beautifully landscaped, offering a park-like setting which you can enjoy from the large patio or from inside, as the sunroom windows frame the greenery and the birds and butterflies attracted to all the plantings. Move-in ready with top-to-bottom neutral paint done in 2024, including the garage, which also features an epoxy floor treatment. Loaded with improvements and updates you will appreciate, such as plantation shutters throughout, new neutral carpet in 2024, stylish light fixtures, recessed lighting and under-cabinet lighting, premium KitchenAid appliances, instant hot water at the kitchen sink, and overhead storage shelving in the extended garage with extra space for storage and trash cans. All one-level living with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a flex room with French doors that could be a den or office space, and an amazing sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit. Special features include a walk-in pantry, drop zone by the front entry hall, abundant kitchen cabinet storage with deep pot drawers and roll-out shelving, zero-entry shower in the primary bathroom, a large laundry room with work sink, and a dedicated natural gas line at the patio for endless grilling. This active adult community for ages 55+ offers a carefree lifestyle with HOA dues that include use of all club and common area amenities, lawn maintenance, trimming of original plantings, irrigation system AND irrigation water, security system, cable, and internet. You need to come see for yourself.

7106 Overjoyed Crossing, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman. mike.carlin@allentate.com

$525,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4411779 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to low-maintenance, main-level living in Cresswind, one of the Charlotte area's most sought-after 55+ active adult communities. This upgraded, extended Ashford floor plan greets you with a charming front porch, an upgraded exterior elevation, and a bright, open layout full of natural light and faux wood blinds. The main level offers two bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious owner's suite with a tray ceiling and two walk-in closets. Both bathrooms feature new LVP flooring.Upstairs, a finished bonus room with its own full bath and walk-in closet works beautifully as a third bedroom, guest suite, or home office. The kitchen is built for real cooking, with quartz counters, a wall oven and microwave, a cooktop with custom vent hood, under-cabinet lighting, and custom light switches throughout. Step out to a screened patio overlooking a peaceful natural area, and enjoy the added convenience of an epoxy-coated garage floor. The entry, dining and family rooms feature bamboo hardwood floors. Tucked onto a private cul-de-sac, the home sits directly across from a beautifully landscaped pocket park. A low HOA delivers a true maintenance-free lifestyle, covering cable, internet, alarm monitoring, and lawn care, with irrigation supplied by a separate well, so there are no extra water charges for your landscaping. All of this is just minutes from Cresswind's 18,000-square-foot resort-style amenity complex, complete with a full-time lifestyle director, fitness center, pool, spa, tennis, and an active social club. Positioned between Novant Health and the new Publix shopping center, the location could not be more convenient.

7569 Short Putt Court, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of One Community Real Estate. leigh@leighsells.com

$493,400
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4396892 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to 8416 Festival Way in Cresswind, a 55 and Over Community, featuring the award-winning Dogwood floor plan! This beautiful home features an open design, spacious rooms, and abundant natural light. The kitchen, dining area, and living room flow seamlessly. Tall ceilings and beautiful LVP throughout add to the open and airy feel. The large kitchen boasts white cabinetry, a center island, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and tile backsplash. The spacious primary suite has a tiled walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a walk-in closet with custom shelving. 3rd bedroom closet is finished as an alcove (1st room on right). The laundry room has new cabinets and a sink. What truly sets this home apart is the private, fenced backyard. It backs to mature evergreen trees and is flanked by privet shrubs on both sides. You can enjoy this peaceful retreat from the covered porch and extended patio. The HOA provides lawn maintenance, cable TV, internet, and security system. Resort-style amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleballs courts, fitness center, billiards room, demonstration kitchen, walking trails and fenced dog park. An active social calendar offers something for everyone, including frequent food trucks and concerts! Learn more at https://www.cresswindcharlottehoa.com/home/. 55 AND OVER

8416 Festival Way, Charlotte

Listing courtesy of Lilac Realty LLC. julie@lilacrealty.com

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