8712 Cool Meadow Drive, Huntersville NC
- 5 Bed
- 3 Bath
- 1399 ft2
- 0.3 ac
For Sale $649,900
Remarks:
Welcome to this beautifully renovated, move-in ready home offering the perfect blend of modern updates, functional living spaces, and an exceptional backyard retreat. At the heart of the home is the stunning gourmet kitchen, thoughtfully updated with quartz countertops, a new gas range, refrigerator, and microwave, along with stylish fixtures and contemporary finishes. Fresh paint, updated lighting, and newer flooring throughout the home create a bright, inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the main level features an open-concept layout, formal dining room, casual dining area, sun-filled sunroom, and a versatile flex space with elegant sliding doors—ideal for a private home office, study, or playroom. Step outside and discover one of the property's most remarkable features. The oversized, maintenance-free composite two-tier deck overlooks a private backyard oasis framed by mature trees, established landscaping, and picturesque views of neighboring pastureland and farmland. Whether gathering around the fire pit, enjoying the swing set, climbing wall, and zip line, or simply relaxing with your morning coffee, this backyard offers a rare combination of privacy, recreation, and natural beauty for everyone. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite serves as a true retreat, featuring a spa-inspired bath with a soaking tub, updated separate shower, and an enormous walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of room for family and guests, while the third-floor bonus room offers incredible flexibility as a fifth bedroom, media room, playroom, or fitness space. Additional updates include a new roof (2022) and new main HVAC system (2025), providing peace of mind for years to come. Residents of Gilead Ridge enjoy outstanding community amenities, including a pool with splash pad, playground, sports fields and green spaces, creekside trails, a community pond, food truck events, movies on the green, and neighborhood gatherings throughout the year. Ideally located in the heart of Huntersville, you're just minutes from public lake access at Blythe Landing, shopping and dining at Birkdale Village, and a short drive to Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This is more than a home—it's an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Huntersville and Lake Norman living.
Exterior Features:
Fire Pit
General Information:
| List Price: | $649,900 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1399 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage |
| MLS Number: | CAR4394882 |
| Subdivision: | Gilead Ridge |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Views |
| Year Built: | 2006 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-05-2026 | Listed | $649,900 | $465 |
| 10-30-2025 | Price Decrease | $1,495,000-3.98% | $1,069 |
| 09-04-2025 | Listed | $1,557,000 | $1,113 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Torrence Creek Elementary | 2 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Grand Oak Elementary School | 2 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
| Huntersville Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
| J.V. Washam Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Thunderbird Preparatory School | 4 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
| Cornelius Elementary | 5 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 8712 Cool Meadow Drive, Huntersville NC | 0 mi | $649,900 | days | |
| 16723 Hugh Torance Parkway, Huntersville NC | 0.1 mi | $700,000 | days | |
| 8117 Bridgegate Drive, Huntersville NC | 0.2 mi | $365,000 | days | |
| 7002 Church Wood Lane, Huntersville NC | 0.2 mi | $510,000 | days | |
| 16874 Hugh Torance Parkway, Huntersville NC | 0.2 mi | $334,900 | days | |
| 8157 Bridgegate Drive, Huntersville NC | 0.2 mi | $349,999 | days |
Sold Properties Nearby
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Douglas Carson, REALTORS
8712 Cool Meadow Drive, Huntersville NC is a 1399 ft2 on a 0.250 acres Views lot. This is for $649,900. This has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 2006.
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