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Nestled just 30 miles south of Charlotte, the town of Lancaster captivates with its beautifully preserved downtown square and Victorian‑era architecture. Known for friendly porch‑sitting culture and year‑round community events—like the beloved Christmas Parade and Friday night concerts in Furr Park—it offers a genuine small‑town experience with modern conveniences. Stroll Main Street’s boutique shops, artisan galleries at the Lancaster County Arts Center, and farm‑to‑table cafés, then explore nearby Andrew Jackson State Park’s hiking trails and river‑front picnics. Families appreciate the town’s strong school district, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to I‑77 for commuting. With a housing market that blends restored historic homes on tree‑lined avenues and thoughtfully designed new developments, Lancaster delivers affordability alongside character. Steady job growth in nearby Charlotte and local entrepreneurial momentum promise solid appreciation, making Lancaster a community where roots run deep—and where your next chapter can truly flourish.

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Schools In The Area

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Buford Elementary School 803-286-0026 Public PK-5
Van Wyck Elementary School 803-313-6650 Public PK-5
Buford Middle School 803-285-8473 Public 6-8
Buford High School 803-286-7068 Public 9-12
Buford Elementary School 803-286-0026 Public PK-5
Van Wyck Elementary School 803-313-6650 Public PK-5
McDonald Green Elementary School 803-285-7416 Public KG-5
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School 803-283-8471 Public PK-5
Erwin Elementary School 803-285-8484 Public PK-5
North Elementary School 803-283-9918 Public PK-5
Clinton Elementary School 803-285-5395 Public PK-5
Discovery Charter of Lancaster 803-285-8430 Public KG-5
Carolina Christian Academy 803-285-5565 Private PK-12
Tenderhearts 803-246-8058 Private PK-KG
Buford Elementary School 803-286-0026 Public PK-5
Van Wyck Elementary School 803-313-6650 Public PK-5
McDonald Green Elementary School 803-285-7416 Public KG-5
Buford Middle School 803-285-8473 Public 6-8
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School 803-283-8471 Public PK-5
A. R. Rucker Middle School 803-416-8555 Public 6-8
Erwin Elementary School 803-285-8484 Public PK-5
North Elementary School 803-283-9918 Public PK-5
Clinton Elementary School 803-285-5395 Public PK-5
South Middle School 803-283-8416 Public 6-8
Carolina Christian Academy 803-285-5565 Private PK-12
Discovery Charter of Lancaster 803-285-8430 Public KG-5
Buford Middle School 803-285-8473 Public 6-8
A. R. Rucker Middle School 803-416-8555 Public 6-8
South Middle School 803-283-8416 Public 6-8
Carolina Christian Academy 803-285-5565 Private PK-12
Buford High School 803-286-7068 Public 9-12
Lancaster High School 803-283-2001 Public 9-12
Lancaster County School District Career Center 803-289-4885 Public 9-12
Carolina Christian Academy 803-285-5565 Private PK-12

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