Shadowcreek
A Gated Lake Norman-Area Enclave of Custom Homes in Cornelius
Shadowcreek is a small, gated enclave of custom and semi-custom homes tucked off Torrence Chapel Road in Cornelius, just east of Lake Norman. Built out mostly between 2007 and 2023 by local builders including Lagniappe Builders, Patrick Joseph and Associates, and Simonini, the neighborhood's two streets, Olde Quarry Lane and Olde Spring Court, hold roughly a few dozen homes on generous third-acre-plus lots, most in the 3,600 to 5,700 square foot range.
A guarded gate, a community pond, and sidewalk-lined streets give Shadowcreek a quiet, established feel even though it sits minutes from I-77 and the retail corridor along West Catawba Avenue. Turnover here is low. Homes in this community rarely sit on the market long, and with only about a dozen recorded sales since 2021, it's a tightly held pocket of Cornelius rather than a high-volume subdivision.
Details on the Area
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Shadowcreek's two streets, Olde Quarry Lane and Olde Spring Court, hold a small run of custom and semi-custom homes behind a guarded gate, and homes here rarely sit on the market long.
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Homes went up mostly between 2007 and 2023 from builders including Lagniappe Builders, Patrick Joseph and Associates, and Simonini, known across the Lake Norman area for high-end custom work.
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Typical lots run about a third of an acre to nearly two-thirds of an acre, giving homes here more separation and yard space than many newer Cornelius subdivisions.
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A landscaped pond and sidewalk-lined streets anchor the neighborhood's day-to-day feel, with lawn maintenance and common-area upkeep handled through HOA dues.
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Lake Norman access at Jetton Park, downtown Cornelius's restaurants, and everyday grocery stops like Harris Teeter and Fresh Market are all about a mile away.
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Davidson College and downtown Davidson are about two miles north, and Birkdale Village's shops and restaurants are about three miles south.
HOMES FOR SALE IN SHADOWCREEK
Shadowcreek doesn't turn over often, so when a home does come up, expect competition. Here's what recent sales in the neighborhood have looked like.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$1,690,000
Past 3 years, 6 sales
Homes sold
6
Past 3 years
Median days on market
24
Past 3 years
Median price per sq ft
$386
Past 3 years
Price range
$1.13M–$2.25M
2021–2026, 12 recorded sales
Typical home size
3,600–5,700 SqFt
Median about 4,200 SqFt
Shadowcreek (Cornelius, NC 28031) single-family homes, Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty. This is a small, low-turnover community, so figures reflect the 12 sales on record since 2021 rather than a full year of activity; verify current values before making decisions.
Schools In Shadowcreek
Cornelius sits inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and Shadowcreek's kids are zoned for an elementary-through-high pipeline just a couple miles from home. Here's the factual, sourced snapshot, plus what to verify before you buy.
Cornelius Elementary
Bailey Middle
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle, and Hough High are the commonly cited zoned schools for Shadowcreek, but CMS assignments can shift with rezoning. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup (assignment.cms.k12.nc.us) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Shadowcreek is a single, mandatory-HOA community. The Shadow Creek Homeowners Association is professionally managed by Community Association Services, Inc. (CASNC), with dues billed monthly. One home sale in the neighborhood in June 2026 carried a monthly HOA payment of $567.
Dues cover lawn maintenance, gate and security upkeep, and common-area landscaping around the pond and sidewalks, with some listings also including water usage in the fee. Confirm current dues and exactly what's included before making decisions, since HOA budgets and fee structures can change year to year.
Location & Lifestyle
Shadowcreek sits off Torrence Chapel Road in Cornelius, a short hop from I-77 exit 28 and the West Catawba Avenue retail corridor, where a Fresh Market, ALDI, Harris Teeter, and Publix at Magnolia Plaza cover everyday errands within about a mile. Downtown Cornelius and its restaurants are roughly a mile away, and Jetton Park, one of the area's most popular Lake Norman access points with trails, tennis courts, and a swim beach, sits about the same distance.
Davidson College and downtown Davidson's shops and restaurants are about two miles north, and Ramsey Creek Park adds boat ramp access to Lake Norman a couple miles away. Birkdale Village's shops and restaurants, plus a Whole Foods and Target in Huntersville, are about three miles south. Uptown Charlotte is roughly 18 miles south and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 19 miles, both typically a 30 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic.
Places to explore in Shadowcreek
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shadowcreek is a gated community off Torrence Chapel Road in Cornelius, NC, in the 28031 zip code on the east side of Lake Norman. It sits about a mile from downtown Cornelius and Jetton Park, and roughly 18 miles north of uptown Charlotte.
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It's a small, gated enclave of custom and semi-custom homes built mostly between 2007 and 2023 by builders like Lagniappe Builders, Patrick Joseph and Associates, and Simonini. With just two streets and generous lots around a community pond, turnover is low and homes rarely sit on the market long.
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Shadowcreek is zoned for Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle, and William Amos Hough High, all part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Because CMS assignments can shift with rezoning, confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the CMS assignment lookup before you buy.
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Over the past three years, single-family homes in Shadowcreek sold at a median price of about $1.69 million, with a median of 24 days on market. This is a low-turnover neighborhood with only 12 recorded sales since 2021, ranging from about $1.13 million to $2.25 million, so verify current values since the market moves.
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Yes, Shadowcreek is governed by the Shadow Creek Homeowners Association, managed by Community Association Services, Inc. (CASNC), with dues billed monthly and covering lawn maintenance, gate and security upkeep, and common-area landscaping. Confirm current dues and exactly what's included before making decisions.
