Welcome to Taylorsville
A rural haven primed for building the ideal country life, just an hour north of Downtown Charlotte.
Sweeping mountain backdrops and tranquil forests establish Taylorsville as a paradise for the view-hungry. In the rolling foothills of the Brushy Mountains, the town offers a way to live out a rural lifestyle within close vicinity to city amenities. Several commuter highways are able to take residents out to nearby urban destinations like Hickory, which is just 30 minutes south, or even Charlotte, an hour away.
Taylorsville was established along with Alexander County in 1847 and still serves today as the county seat. Its tiny population of just around 2,000 residents has cultivated a close-knit feel within the community, which also benefits from ample breathing room and the heightened privacy that comes with large residential estates as opposed to dense suburbs.
Perhaps the biggest appeal to the residential real estate market in Taylorsville is the township’s surplus of available lots, whose sprawling acreage and plentiful woods make the perfect foundation for building buyers’ dream country homes. Those looking for something already-built will love the selection of single-family homes for sale, each outfitted with the best of luxury design and the same enviable acreage.
What to Love
- Country living and bucolic setting
- Large plots of land at affordable prices
- Small-town feel just an hour north of Charlotte
Local Lifestyle
Taylorsville has a long history of friendliness and community vigor, evidenced by the town’s charismatic historic main street and its surplus of locally organized events. Residents can expect a packed social calendar and cheerful small-town gatherings, as well as access to plenty of city conveniences despite the relatively secluded location.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
A walk along the pristine W Main Avenue is one dotted with adorable boutiques, local cuisine, and lifestyle services. Here, establishments like Brushy Mountain Brews serve as the neighborhood watering hole where diners can expect a menu of excellent American dishes and a venue that frequently hosts live entertainment. Retail enthusiasts can browse an assortment of wares along W Main Avenue, too, including the hip fashions stocked at Destiny’s Exclusive Shop.
Other retail and dining choices in Taylorsville are spread throughout the township, typically oriented around major intersections along the North Carolina 16 highway. Sweet Magnolia’s Shop, for instance, carries the latest trends in women’s clothing at their venue just next door to Taylorsville’s shopping center.
As a collection of national chains and familiar retailers, the casual commercial hub also harbors restaurants like Village Inn, a pizza parlor that never fails to satisfy hungry gastronomes with their gourmet, homemade pizzas. Anyone with a penchant for desserts will fall in love with the sensational ice cream at 16/90 T’Ville Scoops, where more than 28 decadent flavors await.
Things to Do
Despite its small size, Taylorsville still manages to provide an exciting array of activities for the adventurous, the history-minded, or those simply seeking some fun that’s a little outside of the ordinary. Treasure hunters will want to take advantage of the many local antique shops, including West Main Antiques and Treasure Cove Antiques Mall. Nearby, the Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the world that’s open to the public for prospecting, meaning that visitors can sift for their own precious gemstones.
The Brushy Mountains supply more than just mining opportunities and a jaw-dropping backdrop for the township of Taylorsville. Residents are a mere ten minutes away from inspiring hikes and expansive park areas, such as the Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Along with more than five miles of hiking trails, this remarkable park is especially popular for its rock-climbing features.
Family-friendly fun is found in spades at the Sun Crest Water Park, the summertime hotspot packed with slides, water features, and of course, a massive pool. For refined mountain entertainment, there’s the Brushy Mountain Golf Club, whose 18-hole golf course provides the perfect setting for a day spent relaxing out in the sun.
Schools
Taylorsville is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:
- Taylorsville Elementary School, PK & K-5, highly rated public elementary school ranked #1 in Alexander County
- West Alexander Middle School, 6-8, well-rated public middle school
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