Davidson Woods
Communities of Lake Norman

Davidson Woods

Davidson, North Carolina

Wooded family neighborhood.

Town
Davidson
Price Range
$575K – $950K
Architecture
Traditional
Lifestyle
2 attributes

The Community

Established neighborhood with tree-lined streets a short walk to Roosevelt Wilson Park.

Family-FriendlyWalkable

History

Davidson Woods was platted in the early 1990s on a heavily wooded parcel just south of downtown Davidson. The plan called for custom homes on half- to full-acre wooded lots, with deed restrictions designed to preserve the tree canopy and architectural consistency for the long term.

Lifestyle

Life in Davidson Woods is set to the rhythm of Davidson — morning walks on the greenway, midday lunches on Main Street, evening grill nights on screened porches under the canopy. Many original buyers still live in the community, and second-generation residents have bought homes nearby.

Architecture

Custom traditional and transitional homes, 3,200–5,800 sq ft on half- to full-acre wooded lots. Common features: brick or hardie-plank exteriors, deep covered porches, screened rear porches, and side-entry garages.

Amenities

  • Half- to full-acre wooded lots with mature canopy
  • Adjacent to the Davidson greenway trail system
  • Walkable distance to downtown Davidson
  • Quiet streets with low through-traffic
  • Strong architectural review and consistency

HOA & Membership

HOA dues approximately $600 annually, covering common landscaping and architectural review.

Average Home Value

Median home value approximately $1.1M; updated and expanded homes on premium wooded lots transact between $1.3M and $1.6M.

Commute

27 minutes to Uptown Charlotte via I-77 South · 35 minutes to Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT) · 4 minutes to downtown Davidson · 12 minutes to Birkdale Village.

Schools

  • Davidson Elementary
  • Bailey Middle
  • William Amos Hough High
  • Davidson Day School (private)
  • Woodlawn School (private, K–12)

Dining Within Reach

  • Kindred (Davidson)
  • Famous Toastery
  • Restaurant X (Davidson)
  • Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse
  • Summit Coffee

Resident Voice

Residents describe Davidson Woods as 'the wooded Davidson neighborhood' — established, quiet, and walkable to everything Davidson is loved for.

The Case For

  • +Half- to full-acre wooded lots within Davidson
  • +Walkable distance to downtown Davidson and the greenway
  • +Mature canopy and architectural consistency
  • +Strong second-generation resident culture

Worth Noting

  • Not waterfront and no marina access
  • Not gated — open public streets
  • Heavy canopy means less light on some lots

Hidden Gems

  • The greenway entrance at the south end of the community
  • The oak corridor on the main entrance street
  • The unofficial neighborhood Halloween block that draws Davidson families from across town

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Is Davidson Woods gated?+

No. Davidson Woods is an open, established Davidson neighborhood with public streets and a small HOA.

Can you walk to downtown Davidson?+

Yes. Most homes are within a 15-to-20-minute walk to Main Street.

What is the average home price?+

Homes typically trade between $900K and $1.6M, with renovated and expanded homes on the upper end.

On the Ground

Custom builds and renovations in this community frequently involve Peters Custom Homes, with interior architecture by Emerald & Oak Design.