In Anniston, the setting is just as impressive as the homes themselves. Winding streets follow the natural contours of the land, with mature trees, rolling terrain, and generously sized homesites creating a sense of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find in the Lake Norman area. With approximately 160 homes, Anniston has the feel of an established residential community, but without the uniform appearance or closely spaced homes found in many newer subdivisions.
The homes are another part of what sets Anniston apart. Developed primarily from the mid-2000s onward, the neighborhood features an impressive collection of individually designed custom homes, predominantly traditional and transitional in style. Most range from approximately 3,000 to more than 6,000 square feet, with finished basements adding even more living space in many properties. Homesites range from about half an acre to nearly six acres, although lots around an acre are more typical. Many homes are tucked among mature trees, situated on cul-de-sacs, or bordered by wooded common areas. The neighborhood also offers a wooded walking trail, playground, and picnic area that complement its natural surroundings.
Anniston's location is equally appealing, and a little different from what its Davidson address might suggest. Located off Shearer Road, just north of the Mecklenburg–Iredell county line, the neighborhood is actually in unincorporated Iredell County, outside the Town of Davidson's municipal limits. That distinction comes with a notable benefit: homeowners enjoy a Davidson mailing address without being subject to Town of Davidson municipal property taxes.
Despite its peaceful, tucked-away setting, Anniston is remarkably convenient to much of what makes the Lake Norman area so popular. Downtown Davidson, with its locally owned restaurants, shops, and Davidson College activities, is approximately four miles away. Downtown Mooresville is about six miles away, I-77 at Exit 30 is roughly five miles away, and uptown Charlotte is approximately 25 miles to the south. Lake Norman's boating, recreation, and waterfront destinations are also within easy reach.
What makes Anniston especially attractive is how these features come together. It's a neighborhood where buyers can find distinctive custom homes, substantial wooded lots, and a greater sense of separation from neighboring properties, all while remaining close to the restaurants, shopping, recreation, and conveniences of Davidson and the surrounding Lake Norman communities.
