Lincoln County, North Carolina
Denver Real Estate and Local Guide
Denver is a growing lakeside bedroom community for Charlotte, sitting just west of Lake Norman about 25 miles north of the city. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Denver best.
About the area
Living in Denver, NC
Originally named Dry Pond, the community was renamed Denver in 1873 after Colorado's capital to attract railroad investment.
The housing market
Homes in Denver
- About 70% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 66% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $285,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Denver home
Rock Springs Camp Meeting Ground
Historic Methodist camp meeting ground with an 1832 arbor, the earliest camp meeting organization in North Carolina
Lake Norman
Large Catawba River reservoir on the community's eastern edge, formed by Cowans Ford Dam
Beattys Ford Park
Lakeside Lincoln County park on Lake Norman with a splash pad, swim beach, and fishing pier
Rock Springs Nature Preserve
108-acre preserve with loop trails and a Carolina Thread Trail segment
Neighborhoods
Denver areas to know
Little Egypt
Historic community near East Lincoln High School that long housed the area's African American population
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.