About Mooresville
A distinct place to call home
Known as 'Race City USA,' Mooresville sits on the southern shore of Lake Norman — the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. Waterfront estates, golf communities, and a thriving downtown make it one of the most desirable addresses north of Charlotte.
Mooresville's identity is defined by two things: Lake Norman and NASCAR. The lake — the largest man-made lake in North Carolina — offers 520 miles of shoreline, and Mooresville's waterfront estates are among the most coveted addresses in the Charlotte metro. The NASCAR connection brings a unique energy: dozens of team headquarters, a strong motorsports industry, and a community that takes its racing seriously. The downtown has undergone significant revitalization, with new restaurants, breweries, and retail anchoring a genuine town center.
Mooresville Community Resources
County & Property Tax
County
Iredell CountyCurrent tax rate
$0.485 per $100 assessed value + Town of Mooresville $0.485 (2024)
Tax assessor
Iredell County Tax Administration- Town of Mooresville residents pay both county and town tax
- Iredell County tax rates are competitive compared to Mecklenburg
- Waterfront properties may carry premium assessed values — verify before purchase
Schools
Elementary
- Mooresville Primary School Mooresville Graded School District
- East Mooresville Intermediate Mooresville Graded School District
- Lake Norman Elementary Iredell-Statesville, lake area
Middle
- Mooresville Middle School Mooresville Graded School District
- Lakeshore Middle School Iredell-Statesville, lake area
High School
- Mooresville High School Mooresville Graded — strong academics & athletics
- Lake Norman High School Iredell-Statesville, highly regarded
Private & Charter
- Lake Norman Christian School K–12 Christian school, Mooresville
- Langtree Charter Academy Charter school, Mooresville
Healthcare
Hospitals
- Atrium Health Lake Norman Full-service hospital, Mooresville
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center ~20 min south
Urgent Care
- Atrium Health Urgent Care — Mooresville Multiple Mooresville locations
- FastMed Urgent Care — Mooresville Mooresville area
Specialty
- OrthoCarolina — Mooresville Orthopedics & sports medicine
- Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute — Lake Norman Lake Norman campus
Dining & Restaurants
- Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse Upscale American, downtown Mooresville
- Smoke on the Water Waterfront BBQ & bar, Lake Norman
- Kindred James Beard-nominated, nearby Davidson
- The Brickhouse Tavern Pub & grill, Mooresville
- Brawley's Beverage Craft beer bar, Mooresville
- Midwood Smokehouse Award-winning BBQ, Lake Norman area
- Napa at the Lake Wine bar & small plates, Lake Norman