River Run is one of the most complete country club neighborhoods in the Lake Norman area: a championship golf course, a busy racquet center, sidewalks and greenways, and highly rated schools, all a few minutes from downtown Davidson. I have helped families buy and sell around Davidson and Lake Norman since 2006, and this is my guide to River Run.
River Run offers an active, family-friendly lifestyle at a lower price point than the lake's waterfront communities. Residents enjoy tree-lined streets with sidewalks, a greenway for walking and running, and a private country club at the center of neighborhood life. Downtown Davidson and Davidson College are about 10 to 15 minutes away. River Run is not gated.
Most homes were built between the early 1990s and the early 2020s, typically 2,500 to 7,200 square feet on lots of about a fifth of an acre to just over an acre. Styles range from traditional brick and stone homes to custom estates, many overlooking the golf course.
As of late September 2026, about 9 homes were for sale in River Run, priced from about $800,000 to $2.2 million. Recent sales earlier in 2026 had a median near $1.1 million.
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River Run Country Club is a private club with an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Robert Walker and Ray Floyd, stretching more than 7,300 yards. The club also offers a large indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball center, a junior Olympic-size pool, a fitness complex, and three dining venues.
Club membership is separate from owning a home in River Run and is not required.
River Run is served by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with highly rated options including Bailey Middle and William Amos Hough High, both close to the neighborhood. Davidson Day School, Woodlawn School and the Community School of Davidson are nearby private and charter options.
River Run has a homeowners association that maintains common areas and oversees architectural standards. Club membership is separate and optional. I confirm the current HOA dues and any assessments for every home before my clients write an offer.
River Run buyers are often families relocating to the Charlotte area for work, and many are comparing it with other Davidson and Cornelius neighborhoods. Strong presentation and pricing matter. With Premier Sotheby's International Realty, I combine local knowledge with professional staging and photography, video, targeted digital marketing and national and international exposure.
No. River Run is an open, non-gated neighborhood.
No. River Run Country Club is a private club with separate, optional membership.
As of late September 2026, homes for sale ranged from about $800,000 to $2.2 million, and the median sale price earlier in 2026 was near $1.1 million.
Robert Walker and Ray Floyd. It is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course of more than 7,300 yards.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Bailey Middle and William Amos Hough High School.
About 35 minutes or more to Uptown Charlotte, depending on traffic.
Whether you are buying your first home in Davidson or selling a home you have loved for years, I would be glad to help. Parlo italiano. Hablo español.
Call Marzia Mazzotti at 704-497-6599 or schedule a private consultation.
21,824 people live in River Run-Davidson, where the median age is 40.4 and the average individual income is $73,671. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around River Run-Davidson, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jonny's Tasty Treats, Coddle Creek Grocery, and Davis Cafe.
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| Dining | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.64 miles | 2 reviews | 1.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.96 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.42 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.66 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.18 miles | 1 review | 2/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.24 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.28 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.77 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.79 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.18 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.2 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 34 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.14 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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River Run-Davidson has 7,461 households, with an average household size of 2.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in River Run-Davidson do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,824 people call River Run-Davidson home. The population density is 932 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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