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$750,000 $149/sqft
172 Tawny Bark Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
4 bd · 3 ba · 5,036 sqft · 1996 · DOM: 189 d
Fireplace Garage
Poplar Grove Homes in Mooresville, NC with Wooded Privacy
Poplar Grove has the feel of a well-established Mooresville address where larger lots, mature trees, and custom-leaning homes shape the streetscape.
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About Poplar Grove
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Poplar Grove, Mooresville
First Impressions
Poplar Grove has the feel of a well-established Mooresville address where larger lots, mature trees, and custom-leaning homes shape the streetscape. The neighborhood sits off the Brawley School Road area, and that setting shows up in the details: cul-de-sac homes, long driveways, generous porches, and outdoor spaces that are often as considered as the interiors. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and the overall look leans toward traditional and transitional design with a distinctly residential, estate-style presence.
"Poplar Grove is defined by spacious lots, wooded backdrops, and homes that live comfortably inside and out."
Home Styles & Community Feel
Single-family homes are the clear story here, with construction spanning the early 1990s through the mid-2010s. Floor plans tend to be practical but expansive, often with main-level primary suites, bonus rooms, office spaces, and finished lower levels that add flexibility. Garage space is a standout feature, and many properties pair that with detached workshops, additional parking, or storage rooms. The community’s larger lot sizes help create a sense of breathing room, while wooded settings, fenced yards, and covered porches soften the edges and give the neighborhood a more private, tucked-away feel.
Inside, the finishes often reflect thoughtful updates: granite countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, and remodeled baths appear again and again. Several homes also include sunrooms, screened porches, or patios that connect directly to the landscape. It’s a place where the house and the land work together.
Amenities & Daily Rhythm
Poplar Grove’s neighborhood amenities help shape daily life in a simple, appealing way. Walking trails are a recurring feature, and common-area recreation spaces, picnic areas, volleyball, basketball, and other outdoor gathering spots add to the community rhythm. A few homes back to trail edges or green space, which gives the setting a pleasant, connected feel without sacrificing privacy. The lots themselves are a major part of the appeal, with room for decks, fire pits, gazebos, and even pools on select properties.
"The neighborhood balances a wooded backdrop with practical amenities and room to spread out."
Location & Schools
Poplar Grove sits in the Brawley School Road area of Mooresville, with easy access to I-77 and quick reach to Lake Norman. Several listings note being minutes from shopping, restaurants, and the lake, and one also calls out Lake Norman boat drop-in access nearby. The community is tied to Woodland Heights Elementary and Lake Norman High School, with school references and district comments pointing to a well-known Mooresville route for daily travel. Nearby destinations mentioned in listing remarks include Costco, Publix, Target, Lowes, Lake Norman State Park, golf courses, and the broader shopping and dining options along the I-77 corridor.
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Market Trends
Closed sales from MLS history for Poplar Grove, Mooresville
Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$565,000
5 sales closed · Apr 2022 – Mar 2023
1 yr ▴ 31.4% Mooresville 1 yr ▴ 1.6%
Poplar Grove median sale price is $565,000, up 31.4% from a year ago; Mooresville is up 1.6%.
+1 outside price range.
The Poplar Grove real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 76 days. With 0 active listings and 4 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
- Median Price
- $720,000
- Average Price
- $726,500
- $/Sq.Ft (Q1)
- $119
- 1-Yr Price Trend
- +5.6%
Property Details
- Avg Bedrooms
- 3.4
- Avg Bathrooms
- 2.4
- Avg Lot Size
- 0.70 acres
Market Activity
- Active Listings
- 0
- Sold Last Year
- 4
- Median Days to Sell
- 76 days
Community Info
- Median Year Built
- 1995
- New Construction
- 0%