Huntersville, NC Commercial Real Estate - Retail & Office Space
Huntersville Commercial Real Estate
I-77 Exits 23 & 25
Retail & Medical off Exit 25
Industrial Parks off NC 115
Description
Huntersville is a suburban town in northern Mecklenburg County, north of Charlotte, with I-77 passing through the middle of town at Exits 23 (Gilead Road) and 25 (NC 73, most often called Sam Furr Road). It is a separate municipality, not part of the City of Charlotte, and land use is governed by the Town of Huntersville's own Zoning Ordinance rather than Charlotte's UDO. Its commercial base combines retail and mixed-use centers such as Birkdale Village and Northcross near Exit 25, medical services at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center on Gilead Road, and industrial development at Commerce Station off NC 115.
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends
I could not source a brokerage report dedicated to Huntersville, so dated project news is the better guide. On Jan. 6, 2026, Crescent Communities and GTIS Partners announced the land closing for AXIAL Commerce Station, a two-building, 465,036-square-foot industrial development at 12705 Commerce Station Drive, with delivery expected in late 2026 and more than 250 jobs estimated once delivered. In October 2025, Hines acquired Birkdale Village, a 673,000-square-foot center, from Nuveen and Jamestown, its second new owner in just over a year. Northcross, a 667,687 square foot open-air center at I-77 and Sam Furr Road, lists Harris Teeter, Kohl's, Lowe's and Target among its major tenants.
Commute & Logistics
I-77 serves Huntersville at Exit 23 (Gilead Road), which connects to the original town, and Exit 25 (NC 73/Sam Furr Road), which serves Birkdale Village and the shopping, medical and office complexes built since that exit opened. US 21 (Statesville Road) parallels I-77, NC 115 (Old Statesville Road) passes through the town center, and Commerce Station sits off NC 115. Rosedale Shopping Center's leasing page cites 92,500 AADT at Exit 23 but gives no count year. For freight, Crescent's AXIAL announcement points to the Charlotte region's Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Norfolk Southern's intermodal facility and CSX rail service.
Business Climate & Economy
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, based at 19900 W Catawba Ave. in Cornelius, represents the Lake Norman region, including Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Mooresville. Joe Gibbs Racing is based in Huntersville. Commerce Station is an industrial park that Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson agreed in 2005 to acquire jointly; Lake Norman Publications reported in 2019 that manufacturers Pactiv and Southwire operate there.
Key Commercial Nodes
Huntersville's main commercial nodes sit near the I-77 exits and NC 115:
- Birkdale Village — retail, office and residential mixed-use center near Exit 25, acquired by Hines in 2025
- Northcross Shopping Center, 9751 Sam Furr Road — open-air regional center with Target, Kohl's and Lowe's
- Rosedale Shopping Center, 9925 Rose Commons Road — Harris Teeter-anchored center off Exit 23
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center — emergency, surgery and maternity services on Gilead Road
- Commerce Station — industrial park off NC 115 jointly owned by Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson
- AXIAL Commerce Station, 12705 Commerce Station Drive — new industrial project, delivery expected late 2026
Leasing & Purchasing in Huntersville
Huntersville searches usually split by use. Retail and restaurant tenants compare centers near the I-77 exits, such as Northcross and Birkdale Village at Exit 25 or Rosedale at Exit 23, while industrial users look at Commerce Station and new buildings like AXIAL Commerce Station off NC 115. Because Huntersville has its own Zoning Ordinance, I confirm a property's permitted uses under the town's code rather than Charlotte's rules. Birkdale Village changed hands in October 2025, so I verify the current leasing contact before we approach the landlord. I'm Yubeen Choi, a bilingual English/Korean commercial broker with eXp Realty, and I can work with you in either language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Huntersville has regional and neighborhood retail, including Northcross and Birkdale Village near I-77 Exit 25 and Rosedale Shopping Center off Exit 23; medical services centered on Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center on Gilead Road; and industrial space at Commerce Station off NC 115, where AXIAL Commerce Station is expected to deliver in late 2026.
No. Huntersville is a separate town in northern Mecklenburg County with its own Zoning Ordinance, published in the town's online code library, so Huntersville properties are reviewed under that ordinance rather than the City of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance.
I don't have a published Huntersville-specific rent figure to point you to. Rates vary by property class, size, and lease structure, such as NNN versus gross. I can pull current comparable lease rates for your target size and use.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Huntersville, North Carolina
- Town of Huntersville: Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance)
- Wikipedia: Birkdale Village
- Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News: Huntersville's Birkdale Village changes hands
- AAC: Northcross Shopping Center
- Perform Properties: Rosedale Shopping Center
- Novant Health: Huntersville Medical Center
- Lake Norman Publications: Commerce Station partnership pays off for north Meck towns
- Crescent Communities: Land Close for AXIAL Commerce Station in Huntersville, NC
- Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce: FAQ
Location
Yubeen Choi
Real Estate Agent
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Email: yubeen.choi@exprealty.com
- Phone: (704) 668-1668
