
$450,000 $226/sqft
137 Purple Finch Lane
Mooresville, NC 28117
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,991 sqft · 1.4 ac · 1999 · 2 mo ago
Whippoorwill Woods sits in west Mooresville's Lake Norman corridor, where large wooded parcels and water-oriented positioning give the neighborhood a more private feel than many subdivisions closer to town.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Whippoorwill Woods, Mooresville
Whippoorwill Woods sits in west Mooresville's Lake Norman corridor, where large wooded parcels and water-oriented positioning give the neighborhood a more private feel than many subdivisions closer to town. The streetscape is defined less by a common amenity package and more by what sits behind each driveway: deep setbacks, detached garages, workshop buildings, and homes that often catch seasonal or direct water views.
Most of the neighborhood's homes date from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s, and ranch plans are the clearest through-line. Single-level layouts, split-bedroom designs, vaulted or cathedral ceilings, bonus rooms, hardwood floors, granite kitchens, and covered porches show up repeatedly, while garages are nearly universal and basement space appears on select larger lots. The land is a major part of the appeal. Recorded lot sizes run from about 0.68 to 2.36 acres, with the overall average landing right around one acre, so fenced back yards, wooded buffers, and long driveways are common rather than exceptional.
Whippoorwill Road carries some of the neighborhood's strongest pricing, helped by water-view properties and larger custom homes, including a 2014 sale above $1.1 million. Elsewhere, Kingfisher Drive and Wood Thrush Lane show the same pattern of larger homesites paired with flexible outbuildings. Detached shops, three-car garages, RV or boat parking, and storage buildings appear often enough to be part of the neighborhood's identity, especially on lots near the lake.
Whippoorwill Woods is not a clubhouse subdivision. Its lifestyle centers on private outdoor space and Lake Norman access. Several properties include standout backyard setups such as in-ground pools, pool houses, pergolas, koi ponds, screened porches, and oversized decks, while marinas and public launch points at places such as Stumpy Creek and Queens Landing are recurring reference points nearby. The absence of mandatory HOA dues is another defining feature in the listing history, and it pairs naturally with the neighborhood's extra garage space, workshops, and room for boats or RVs.
The neighborhood is typically associated with Lakeshore Elementary, Lakeshore Middle, and Lake Norman High School. Listings repeatedly place Whippoorwill Woods close to Lake Norman, shopping and dining along the Highway 150 corridor, downtown Mooresville, and I-77, with Charlotte described as roughly 25 miles south. That mix gives the area a distinctly Lake Norman feel without giving up the everyday convenience that keeps Mooresville in demand.
For buyers who want acreage, lake proximity, and fewer restrictions than an amenity-driven subdivision, Whippoorwill Woods stands out for land, views, and flexibility.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Mooresville
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41 recently sold in Whippoorwill Woods, Mooresville
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Apr 23 2026 | $202,500 | 554 | — | 84.7% | — |
| | Jan 16 2026 | $470,000 | 18 | 1,546 sq ft | 100.0% | $304 |
| | Oct 23 2025 | $387,000 | 257 | 1,314 sq ft | 95.1% | $295 |
| | Nov 19 2024 | $620,000 | 34 | 1,967 sq ft | 98.8% | $315 |
| | Sep 3 2024 | $430,000 | 46 | 1,545 sq ft | 101.2% | $278 |
| | Jul 3 2024 | $607,000 | 63 | 1,653 sq ft | 97.1% | $367 |
| | Nov 15 2023 | $1,130,000 | 181 | 2,837 sq ft | 98.7% | $398 |
| | Oct 27 2023 | $525,000 | 35 | 1,538 sq ft | 100.0% | $341 |
| | Dec 7 2022 | $650,000 | 61 | 3,402 sq ft | 100.0% | $191 |
| | Jul 29 2022 | $600,000 | 254 | 3,102 sq ft | 92.3% | $193 |
| | Jun 27 2022 | $350,000 | 33 | 1,323 sq ft | 97.2% | $265 |
| | May 31 2022 | $630,000 | 39 | 2,798 sq ft | 105.9% | $225 |
| | Jun 24 2021 | $385,000 | 34 | 1,386 sq ft | 118.5% | $278 |
| | Jun 3 2021 | $390,000 | 48 | 1,834 sq ft | 101.3% | $213 |
| | Jan 8 2021 | $540,000 | 51 | 2,170 sq ft | 98.2% | $249 |
| | Nov 24 2020 | $267,908 | 92 | 1,354 sq ft | 119.1% | $198 |
| | Nov 19 2020 | $430,000 | 62 | 2,072 sq ft | 101.2% | $208 |
| | Oct 22 2020 | $325,000 | 69 | 1,955 sq ft | 97.0% | $166 |
| | Feb 28 2020 | $436,000 | 51 | 3,428 sq ft | 98.0% | $127 |
| | May 29 2019 | $262,000 | 74 | 2,340 sq ft | 97.8% | $112 |
| | May 24 2019 | $240,000 | 23 | 1,546 sq ft | 102.1% | $155 |
| | Apr 22 2019 | $345,000 | 34 | 2,060 sq ft | 101.5% | $167 |
| | Apr 17 2019 | $404,100 | 75 | 2,889 sq ft | 102.3% | $140 |
| | Jul 19 2018 | $60,000 | 346 | — | 92.3% | — |
| | Jun 26 2018 | $355,000 | 36 | 2,667 sq ft | 98.6% | $133 |
| | Apr 16 2018 | $292,000 | 168 | 2,117 sq ft | 94.5% | $138 |
| | Apr 3 2018 | $250,000 | 117 | 1,879 sq ft | 100.0% | $133 |
| | Jan 25 2018 | $400,000 | 542 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Oct 25 2017 | $277,500 | 131 | 1,703 sq ft | 97.4% | $163 |
| | Sep 28 2017 | $80,000 | 52 | — | 89.9% | — |
| | Jul 28 2017 | $450,000 | 31 | 4,992 sq ft | 100.0% | $90 |
| | Jun 15 2017 | $363,000 | 34 | 2,281 sq ft | 96.8% | $159 |
| | May 11 2017 | $250,000 | 153 | 702 sq ft | 90.9% | $356 |
| | Dec 30 2016 | $335,000 | 102 | 1,967 sq ft | 97.1% | $170 |
| | Nov 16 2016 | $207,000 | 61 | 1,350 sq ft | 109.5% | $153 |
| | Mar 30 2016 | $325,000 | 106 | 2,667 sq ft | 95.9% | $122 |
| | Dec 17 2015 | $260,000 | 117 | 2,630 sq ft | 96.7% | $99 |
| | Aug 25 2015 | $216,000 | 96 | 1,903 sq ft | 98.2% | $114 |
| | Mar 28 2014 | $55,200 | 352 | — | 93.6% | — |
| | Feb 27 2014 | $290,000 | 203 | 2,060 sq ft | 96.7% | $141 |
| | Jul 26 2013 | $363,000 | 50 | 2,893 sq ft | 98.4% | $125 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Whippoorwill Woods, Mooresville
Whippoorwill Woods median sale price is $390,000; Mooresville is up 2.5%.
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Whippoorwill Woods real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 62 days. With 1 active listing and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.