Baileys Glen
An Active Adult Community Built Around Its Clubhouse
Baileys Glen is a 55-and-over active adult community off Bailey Road in Cornelius, on the Lake Norman side of northern Mecklenburg County, just a couple of miles from downtown Davidson. Built by South Creek Homes starting in 2009, it has grown in phases into one of the area's most amenity-dense age-restricted neighborhoods, anchored by the 12,000-square-foot Meetinghouse clubhouse and its pools, courts, and full-time lifestyle director.
Homes are single-story or main-floor-primary ranch plans with two-car garages and front porches, and the HOA's included lawn care means owners spend their time on the pickleball courts or the walking trails instead of the yard. The neighborhood borders Bailey Road Park and its greenway, which connects Baileys Glen to Davidson's Main Street on foot or by bike, and two newer sections, The Forest and The Oasis, are adding more homes and condos while sharing the same clubhouse network.
Details on the Area
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Age-restricted under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act exemption, requiring at least one resident 55 or older per household, and built by South Creek Homes starting in 2009.
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A 12,000-square-foot clubhouse with a coastal-cottage look, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, game and card rooms, a pub, and a craft room, all run by a full-time lifestyle director.
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Single-story and main-floor-primary floor plans with two-car garages and front porches; HOA dues include full lawn care so owners aren't mowing or weeding.
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A full slate of racquet and lawn-game amenities, including a Har-Tru tennis court, three bocce courts, shuffleboard, and a putting green and golf net.
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A multi-purpose path leads straight from the community to Bailey Road Park's trails and fields, then on to Main Street in downtown Davidson.
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Two additional sections, The Forest and The Oasis, are adding more single-family homes and condos, with residents sharing all three of the community's clubhouses once complete.
HOMES FOR SALE IN BAILEYS GLEN
Baileys Glen trades a bit differently than most Cornelius neighborhoods, new construction and resale ranch homes side by side. Here's the current snapshot.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$638,250
Past 12 months, single-family
Homes sold
45
Past 12 months
Median days on market
25
Past 12 months
Median price per sq ft
$314
Past 12 months, sold homes
Active listings
18
As of July 2026
Price range
$440K–$1.01M
Past 12 months
Baileys Glen single-family homes, Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty and livingingreatercharlotte.com. Figures move with the market and reflect a mix of new construction and resale in this 55+ community; verify current values.
Schools In Baileys Glen
Baileys Glen is an age-restricted 55+ community, so most residents don't have kids in the local schools, but the zoned schools still matter for resale and for the rare all-ages exception. Here's who Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools currently assigns to this stretch of Cornelius, factual and sourced.
Cornelius Elementary
Bailey Middle
William Amos Hough High
Baileys Glen is age-restricted under the federal Housing for Older Persons exemption (at least one resident 55+), so few households here have school-age children. Nearby JV Washam Elementary is also zoned in parts of Cornelius; confirm current assignments for a specific address through the CMS Student Boundary Maps (cmsk12.org/academics/planning-services/student-boundary-maps) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Bailey's Glen Master Homeowners Association, Inc. runs the community, with monthly dues that have recently run about $397 for a single-family home, plus a one-time capital contribution of roughly $1,063 (about three months of dues) at closing. Dues include full lawn maintenance and access to the Meetinghouse, a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse with an outdoor pool, five pickleball courts, a tennis court, three bocce courts, shuffleboard, a fitness center, a putting green and golf net, a woodworking and hobby shop, and a full-time lifestyle director who runs the community's calendar of clubs, classes, and outings.
The neighborhood is being built in phases: the original Baileys Glen section is largely built out, while The Forest and The Oasis (which is adding condos and its own pool) are newer sections under construction, sharing the same amenity network. Because it's an age-restricted 55+ community, at least one resident per household must be 55 or older under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act exemption. Confirm current dues, the capital contribution, and age-restriction paperwork before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Baileys Glen sits off Bailey Road in Cornelius, NC 28031, on the Lake Norman side of northern Mecklenburg County. It borders Bailey Road Park, which has ballfields, a disc golf course, and walking trails, and a greenway path leaves the community and connects on to Davidson's Main Street, home to Davidson College and restaurants like the James Beard-nominated Kindred.
Lake Norman itself is a few miles away, with boat access at Ramsey Creek Park and Jetton Park's shoreline trails and swimming beach about four miles off. Harris Teeter and everyday shopping are close by in Cornelius and Huntersville, and Birkdale Village's shops, restaurants, and movie theater are roughly three miles away. Uptown Charlotte runs about 25 to 30 minutes south via I-77, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 30 to 35 minutes away.
Places to explore in Baileys Glen
Frequently Asked Questions
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Off Bailey Road in Cornelius, NC (28031), on the Lake Norman side of northern Mecklenburg County, bordering Bailey Road Park and about two miles from downtown Davidson.
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It's a 55-and-over active adult community built around the 12,000-square-foot Meetinghouse clubhouse, with pools, pickleball and tennis courts, and a full-time lifestyle director. Homes are ranch-style with included lawn care, and the community is still adding new sections.
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Baileys Glen is zoned in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle, and William Amos Hough High. It's an age-restricted 55+ community, so this matters mainly for resale value; verify current assignments through the CMS Student Boundary Maps before you buy.
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Over the past 12 months, single-family homes in Baileys Glen sold at a median price of about $638,250, with prices ranging roughly from $440,000 to just over $1 million depending on the home and section. Verify current values, since the market moves and includes both resale and new construction.
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Yes. Bailey's Glen Master Homeowners Association, Inc. charges roughly $397 per month, which includes lawn maintenance and access to the clubhouse, pools, and courts, plus a one-time capital contribution of about $1,063 at closing. Confirm current dues before making decisions.
