New Construction Community
Running Creek in Locust, NC
Built by Century Communities | Single Family Homes | Now Selling
Last updated: March 2026
Running Creek is a new construction community in Locust, NC from Century Communities featuring single family homes. Use this page to review the quick facts, location notes, available community details, and next steps before visiting or registering with the builder.
For more detailed information on floorplans and community details, visit the builder’s community page.
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Quick Community Snapshot
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About Running Creek
Buyers looking in Locust, NC will find Running Creek, a single family homes community from Century Communities. The neighborhood is arranged around detached homes along interior streets, giving it the feel of a more traditional residential development. The published lineup includes about 4 floorplans. Buyers can expect primarily two-story plans. Home sizes run roughly 2,447 to 2,892 square feet. The published range spans 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 5.0 baths. Garage space starts at 2 cars where published.
Published pricing places the community in the low $400s range.
Nearby reference points include near Locust town center and parks, convenient access to Albemarle and Midland, and short drive to Concord. The address places the community within the wider Locust and Stanly County market, which helps connect it to both local conveniences and regional travel routes. Schools listed for the community fall under Stanly County School District, including Locust Elementary School and West Stanly Middle School. School assignments can change, so buyers should confirm current zoning. Taken together, the community experience is shaped by the homes themselves, the amenity package, and the practical advantages of the surrounding area.
Community Amenities & Features
- 2-Story Plans
What Stands Out
- Single Family Homes
- about 4 floorplans
- two-story plans available
- Stanly County School District
- starting in the low $400s
Who Running Creek May Be a Good Fit For
Buyers comparing location and value
Running Creek may be worth comparing if you want new construction in the Locust, NC area , are considering Stanly County, and want to weigh location, price point, commute fit, and available homes against other communities nearby from Century Communities and competing builders.
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Buyers who want representation
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Location
Running Creek is located at 21023 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097 in Locust, North Carolina, placing it within Stanly County. Nearby landmarks include Locust town center and parks, Albemarle and Midland, and Concord. Locust offers a smaller-town setting east of Charlotte with practical access to Stanly and Cabarrus County destinations. Buyers are often drawn to the quieter pace here while still keeping Concord and other regional shopping areas within reasonable reach. Downtown Locust is part of the day-to-day draw here, giving residents a local mix of restaurants, services, and community events.
Community Address: 21023 Running Creek Dr, Locust, NC 28097
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Nearby Highlights
- near Locust town center and parks
- convenient access to Albemarle and Midland
- short drive to Concord
- access toward Charlotte region
- near local shopping and recreation
Schools
School District: Stanly County School District
School assignments are subject to change. Confirm current assignments with the district before making a purchase decision.
HOA & Tax Notes
HOA dues, property tax details, community fees, and included services were not published in the available community data for this page. Verify current HOA costs, restrictions, transfer fees, tax rates, and any required community fees before making a purchase decision.
About the Builder
Century Communities is a publicly traded builder founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In the markets it serves, Century typically offers multiple communities and a broad lineup of floorplans aimed at first-time and move-up buyers, with layouts that emphasize open living spaces and flexible rooms for modern lifestyles. Because included features and options vary by neighborhood, the best comparison points are the community inclusion sheet, plan flow, and the builder’s documented warranty/service process. If you want multiple community choices under one builder brand and prefer a structured new-construction experience, Century is a strong builder to compare.
Learn more about Century Communities on HomeBuildersCLT.com.
Active New Construction Homes for Sale at Running Creek
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