Stillwell
A Gated Enclave of Custom Estates in Western Huntersville
Stillwell is a small, gated enclave of custom estate homes tucked into western Huntersville, North Carolina, not far from Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River. Built out mostly between the mid-2000s and today by Artisan Custom Homes, its roughly three-dozen home-sites sit on wooded one- to four-acre lots, giving Stillwell a private, heavily-treed feel that's rare this close to Charlotte.
The community's two main streets, Henry Harrison Stillwell Drive and Sarah Ann Stephens Drive, wind past architect-designed chateau, craftsman, and mountain-lodge style homes ranging from around 4,000 to over 10,000 square feet. It's the kind of neighborhood built for buyers who want acreage, privacy, and a gate, without leaving Mecklenburg County or a reasonable commute into Charlotte.
Details on the Area
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Stillwell is one of Huntersville's few gated communities, roughly three dozen custom home-sites behind a single controlled entrance on Henry Harrison Stillwell Drive.
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Home-sites here run from about 1.5 to 4 acres of mostly wooded, private land, unusually large for anywhere this close to Charlotte.
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Most of Stillwell's estates were custom-built by Artisan Custom Homes from the mid-2000s through the 2020s, in chateau, craftsman, and mountain-lodge styles.
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Beyond the gate, Stillwell's amenities lean toward nature: internal walking trails through its wooded lots rather than a clubhouse or pool.
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The neighborhood sits a short drive from Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Latta Nature Preserve, Mecklenburg County's largest publicly-owned natural space.
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Birkdale Village's shops, restaurants, and movie theater, along with Huntersville's Harris Teeter, Publix, Whole Foods, and Target, are all about 4 to 5 miles away.
HOMES FOR SALE IN STILLWELL
Stillwell isn't a high-volume subdivision, just a few dozen estate lots, so every sale here moves the needle. Here's the latest published snapshot.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$1,701,000
Past 12 months, 12 sales
Median price per sq ft
$360
Past 12 months
Homes sold
12
Past 12 months
Active listings
3
As of July 2026
Price range
$1.15M–$2.2M
Recent sales, 2022–2026
Typical home size
~5,600 sq ft
Range 4,100–11,000 sq ft
Stillwell (Huntersville, NC 28078) single-family homes, Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty, as of July 2026. Figures move with the market; verify current values.
Schools In Stillwell
Stillwell sits inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools territory. Here are the schools most commonly cited for the neighborhood, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Barnette Elementary
Francis Bradley Middle
Hopewell High
Barnette Elementary, Francis Bradley Middle, and Hopewell High are the schools most commonly cited for Stillwell, but CMS assignments are set by exact address and can shift with rezoning. Confirm current assignments through the CMS Student Placement boundary tool (cms.k12.nc.us) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Stillwell is a mandatory-dues gated community managed by Main Street Management, a Lake Norman-area HOA management firm. Published listing data shows a recent HOA fee of $900 paid semi-annually, covering the community's gate and street lighting.
Beyond the gate itself, Stillwell's main draw is its walking trails and its large, wooded home-sites rather than a clubhouse or pool, more privacy-and-acreage than resort-amenity in character. Dues and exactly what they cover can change over time and vary by section, so confirm current HOA fees and inclusions before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Stillwell sits in western Huntersville, North Carolina, in the 28078 ZIP code, near Mountain Island Lake and the Catawba River and within a few miles of Latta Nature Preserve, Mecklenburg County's largest publicly-owned natural space. It's a quieter, more rural-feeling corner of Huntersville than the areas around Birkdale Village, but still inside Mecklenburg County.
Everyday errands run through nearby Huntersville retail: Harris Teeter, Lowes Foods, Publix, and a Whole Foods and Target are all roughly 4 to 5 miles away, and Birkdale Village's shops, restaurants, and movie theater are about 5 miles out. Blythe Landing Park gives lake and boat access about 3 miles from the neighborhood, and Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center is about 5 miles away. Uptown Charlotte is roughly 25 to 30 minutes by car and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 13 miles away.
Places to explore in Stillwell
Frequently Asked Questions
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In western Huntersville, North Carolina, in the 28078 ZIP code, near Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Latta Nature Preserve, a few miles northwest of Birkdale Village.
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A small, gated enclave of roughly three dozen custom estate homes built mostly by Artisan Custom Homes on wooded one- to four-acre lots. It's built for buyers who want privacy, acreage, and a gate without leaving Mecklenburg County.
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Barnette Elementary, Francis Bradley Middle, and Hopewell High are the schools most commonly cited for Stillwell, all part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Because assignments are set by exact address and can shift, verify current zoning through the CMS Student Placement boundary tool before you buy.
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Over the past 12 months, 12 single-family homes sold in Stillwell at a median price of about $1.7 million and a median of $360 per square foot, per Terra Vista Realty's Canopy MLS data. Recent sales have ranged from roughly $1.15 million to $2.2 million. Verify current values, since the market moves and this is a low-volume subdivision.
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Yes. Stillwell is a mandatory-dues gated community managed by Main Street Management, with a recently published HOA fee of $900 paid semi-annually covering the gate and street lighting. Confirm current dues and inclusions before making decisions.
