Kannapolis Real Estate is the hottest Real Estate market surrounding Charlotte NC Homes for Sale.  Kannapolis will have 1000's of new high tech jobs for Homes in Kannapolis NC this year due to the new Bio-Tech Research Park in Cabarrus County.  We welcome the relocation to Kannapolis NC.  The Research Park will help the greater Kannapolis North Carolina region including all of Cabarrus County Real Estate, Concord and flow north into Rowan County. 

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Location:  Kannapolis Homes for Sale are located in Cabarrus County just north of Concord NC Real Estate off of I-85N.  Kannapolis borders Rowan County and the town of China Grove.  

Kannapolis History:  Kannapolis history dates back into the early 1900's as this small rural town became known for its textile production.  A century later the world economic picture has changed and so has Kannapolis. 

This old Textile Mill Town underwent a dramatic change in July 2003 when the Pillowtex Textile plant closed.  The Kannapolis Real Estate area suffered a heart rendering loss but change was on the way!

In December of 2004, California billionaire David Murdock won the bid for the Kannapolis plant and the Kannapolis NC Real Estate transformation is underway.  The new Bio-Tech Research park is an outstanding addition to Homes in Kannapolis NC.  The Research Park is a joint venture between Dole Foods, Duke University and the University of North Carolina system.

The Future of Kannapolis Real Estate:  Homes in Kannapolis were largely constructed for laborers in the Pillowtex factory.  These older Kannapolis NC homes For Sale are small homes with the popular craftsman style design.  These old homes are loaded with character!

Now the high tech industry is also creating a demand for high end executive homes in Kannapolis.  This is resulting in increased land value and a great opportunity for Kannapolis new homes for the greater Kannapolis area.  Kannapolis Property values are still very reasonable but will be great Real Estate Investment.  Duke University, UNC and Dole Relocations will further enhance the greater Kannapolis NC Real Estate region.

Authored by Rick Waite

Kannapolis Real Estate provides a great opportunity in Cabarrus County and your path to the future.  Also consider Harrisburg NC Homes for Sale in Cabarrus County.  Kannapolis Homes for Sale present a great place to live and raise your family.

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