Kannapolis, NC Condos for Sale

In 1906, J.W. Cannon bought over 1,000 acres of land to build a textile mill. After years of success, Cannon’s textile mill industry grew and drew in over 20,000 workers, leading to the development of Kannapolis as it stands today. The city was incorporated in 1984. The textile mills folded in the early 2000s, so the town pivoted and became a hub of research, music and outdoor recreation. Dale Earnhardt Sr. learned to race in Kannapolis, and the city has maintained a strong NASCAR pride with a park in his honor and the naming of state Route 3 after his race car number. Jim Straatmann is a co-team lead of The Straatmann Group and has sold many homes throughout the city and surrounding areas. “People still think of Kannapolis as an old mill town, but they really need to give it a better look because it’s an up-and-coming area,” Straatmann says. “Private investors and the city have done some really neat things downtown.” Kannapolis may be a northern Charlotte suburb, but it has its own identity and unique draws. “I just saw the other day that Charlotte is one of the top 10 most affordable places to live, but Kannapolis has an even better cost of living in the area. Another big