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Discover new construction homes for sale in Mint Hill, a place where open spaces and quiet streets create a sense of ease. Set east of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, this town offers room to grow, neighborhoods tucked beneath towering oaks, and a close-knit community with deep local roots.
Founded in 1750, Mint Hill’s history runs deep, but its story is still being written. Once expansive farmland, today it’s a sought-after Charlotte suburb where families put down roots and businesses take shape. As part of the Charlotte Metropolitan, Mint Hill keeps life within reach—whether commuting to Uptown Charlotte, shopping in Matthews, or exploring Concord. With strong schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and a steady sense of growth, Mint Hill is a town where traditions carry on and new memories begin.
Mint Hill is a place where front porches feel familiar and career paths extend far beyond its borders. As part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, residents enjoy access to Fortune 500 headquarters, leading healthcare centers, and a thriving business district while still embracing the quiet rhythm of a small town. Meanwhile, Mint Hill’s own local businesses, retail centers, and restaurants bring everyday convenience close to home. With Highway 51 and I-485 close by, Mint Hill keeps you connected while offering a retreat from the city’s rush.
Life in Mint Hill moves at a neighborly pace, where familiar faces and favorite places make every day feel effortless and inviting. Families gather at Carolina Creamery for homemade ice cream, and locals find treasures at the Mint Hill Farmers Market. Seasonal events like Mint Hill Madness and the town’s Christmas parade fill the calendar with moments to celebrate. Whether enjoying a quiet afternoon at a local café or joining the cheers at a Friday night football game, Mint Hill is a place where every gathering feels like part of something lasting.
Before Mint Hill’s neighborhoods took shape, these lands were open fields, rolling pastures, and quiet farmsteads. Carolina sunlight stretched over tilled soil, and life moved with the seasons. Today, that pastoral beauty remains, woven into the town’s parks and preserves. At Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park for example, playgrounds and picnic shelters offer space for families to gather, while sports fields and trails invite movement beneath wide Southern skies. Stevens Creek Nature Preserve provides a wilder escape, where hiking trails wind through hardwood forests and along quiet streams.
Bain Elementary School
Queens Grant Community School
Clear Creek Elementary
Crown Point Elementary
Lebanon Road Elementary
Mint Hill Middle School
Crestdale Middle School
Northeast Middle School
Queens Grant Community School
Matthews Charter Academy
Butler High School
Independence High School
Rocky River High School
Queens Grant Community School
Charlotte Secondary School
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Davidson College
Queens University of Charlotte
Wingate University
Central Piedmont Community College
Providence Day School
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte Latin School
Faith Baptist Christian School
Guidepost Montessori at Prosperity
Whether on a shaded walking path, a ball field under bright stadium lights, or a back porch at sunset, Mint Hill is a place where landscapes complement lifestyles. Its farms and forests have shaped generations, grounding the town in a tradition of connection—between neighbors, families, and the land itself. A short drive from Charlotte yet a world apart in pace, Mint Hill offers the rare balance of small-town familiarity and city convenience. Empire Homes invites you to discover new construction homes in Mint Hill, one of North Carolina’s best places to live.
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MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
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