Lake Wylie Blog

Epic Chophouse Now Open in Kingsley

November 25, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a location for a celebration or just an intimate date night, look no further than the new Epic Chophouse in Kingsley. This jewel of Fort Mill is now open and is the perfect place to indulge your appetites.

Kingsley is the second most popular tourist attraction in York County, after Carowinds. It’s less than 10 miles down the road from the Buster Boyd Bridge and is a great destination to explore and relax after a day on the Lake. There is everything from shops and boutiques to a great selection of restaurants to gathering spaces. It is a great destination and an asset to the area.

Epic Chophouse joins a hefty lineup of great restaurants in Kingsley. What sets it apart is the menu. Chophouse is known for their steaks, but in addition they have amazing pasta, seafood, and chicken that are equally as good. The food is equaled by the drinks from a large wine selection to bourbon and mixed drinks, there is something for everyone.

This new location is 5,600 square feet so has plenty of space to socially distance. There is outdoor seating with a retractable awning as well as inside seating. You can make reservations for your special night out at epicchophouse.com

If you are interested in learning more about the Lake Wylie area or would like to buy or sell a home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create a custom search on our website here.

Best Holiday Lights in 2020

November 25, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Due to the ongoing pandemic, many people are starting to decorate for the holidays a little bit early. It has even been said that people who decorate for the holidays earlier are happier. In the spirit of celebration, here are some holiday light displays you can see, either from the comfort of your home, driving in your car, or walking around in person.

Of course, the most famous of all light shows in the area is Mcadenville. The whole town gets into the festive spirit and you can drive through in your car and see all of the lights. This event is free.
A hybrid event is being held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. You can drive through the 3.75-mile course to see over 4 million lights. You can also get out of your car (with a mask and social distancing) and enjoy food and drink. Tickets are required and are charged per car.
Carowinds is once again hosting a holiday event called Taste of the Season. There will be food and drink throughout the park as well as live music and light displays. Reservations are required, and masks when not eating and drinking. Temperature checks will be required for entry.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is hosting Holidays at the Garden. This walk through event will feature food and drink as you stroll through the gardens and view lights and cherry blossoms. Masks are required as are tickets.
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is once again hosting a ½ mile walking trail of lights. This event is free if you have a parking permit, otherwise it is $6/car. Masks are required.
Walmart is hosting a drone show for the holidays. You can see it in person at the location on Carowinds Boulevard, or watch on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok on December 16th. The event is free, but tickets are required in person so you can maintain social distancing.
There is one completely online event, the Cabarrus Virtual Holiday Celebration. You can enjoy this from your own home, no mask required. You can see it on your computer, or it will be broadcast a few times during the season on Channel 22.

If you would like to learn more about homes in the Lake Wylie area or schedule a tour of available listings in the area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create a custom search on our website here.

For more details on the light shows, see this article in the Charlotte Observer.

October Market Report

November 20, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Following the trend of previous months, the Charlotte area is once again facing a shortage of inventory while prices climb higher. The homes that do hit the market are selling quickly so even though there are more new listings than last year at this time, inventory can’t keep up.

These numbers come from the monthly report from the Canopy MLS which is run by the Canopy Association of Realtors. When you look just at Lake Wylie, you see the same trend holding. Inventory is down to just a 1.2 month supply or just 171 homes listed for sale. These homes are going under contract in an average of 30 days and are closing in an average of 90 days.

Prices are on the rise as well with the average list price climbing to $498,510. The average sale price is $485,271. This means that the average home is selling for 97% of list price. New listings are up 7.1% and pending sales are up 3.9% so we expect this trend to continue with strong sales again next month.

The Charlotte Business Journal reported this week that the Lake Wylie market is the 7th largest lake market in the country at $447.2 million with Lake Norman coming in at 3rd largest at $952.5 million. The values were determined by using home listings and land listings from August of this year. When compared to 2019, there was a drop of $62 million. Lake Wylie is still one of the most affordable lakes in the country and as long as economic conditions don’t worsen, then lake homes should continue to sell well.

If you are ready to buy or sell a home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com

Neighborhood Spotlight: Sanders Landing

November 16, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a modern farmhouse in coveted Clover schools, be sure to check out Sanders Landing. This great neighborhood is full of new construction homes on large lots, with all of the modern farmhouse touches including shiplap.

Sanders Landing is located off of Lawrence Road just south of Clover, South Carolina. Just a few minutes away you’ll find Lake Wylie with many watersports and recreation areas you can enjoy.

The neighborhood started building in 2019 and phase three of homes is now open. Homes start around 2,000 square feet and can be much larger. They have 3-4 bedrooms, bonus rooms, and can have up to 3.5 bathrooms. Kitchens are lavish and floorplans are open

Homes have 2 or 3 car garages and sit on lots averaging 1-2 acres, but some lots can be as large as 8 acres. Many of the homes have screened in porches, and space for sports courts, pools, playscapes, and gardens.

In the last year, 14 homes sold in Sanders Landing ranging in price from $330,000 to $430,000. There are currently 5 homes and 4 lots available in the neighborhood with 3 lots and 1 home already under contract.

To schedule a private tour of homes in Sanders Landing or if you would like to learn about any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com

Macintosh Lake Wylie Real Estate Dog

November 11, 2020 by David McCorkle Leave a Comment

Macintosh or Mac as he is known around the Lake loves hanging out on the water reviewing properties, Swimming Boating,playing Ball, Frisbee and greeting customers. Mac has been part of the team for 9 years and knows the Lake like the tip of his nose so call Mac and the team for Professional service 803-831-8588

Featured Listing: Buckland Road

November 11, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you have ever dreamed about owning your own family compound, or creating a space for you to live with your chosen pod of people, we have a property for you. This 12.12 acre parcel is up for sale and with the right zoning and land use approvals, can be the compound of your dreams, right in the heart of Steele Creek and just down the road from Lake Wylie.

This land is located at the corner of Buckland Road and Windygap Road in the Brown’s Cove neighborhood. Last year three homes sold in Brown’s Cove with two selling for over a million dollars and one selling for just under half a million dollars. These homes are on large lots, ¾ of an acre or more. Waterfront homes command a premium of course, but homes are packed with custom features and have plenty of room to spread out.

While this particular parcel may not be waterfront, it is fully wooded so it is perfect for your private retreat. Imagine yourself ensconced in your dream home fully secluded from neighbors. Have space for your whole pod in your custom built home with home offices, school rooms, home gyms, or anything else you need to quarantine in style.

To view the full listing for this property, click here. If you are interested in a private tour of this great property, or if you would like to learn about any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com

Covid-19 Trends

November 11, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The Charlotte Business Journal is reporting that there has been an increase in single-family home permits for builders in rural areas. This trend is directly due to the virus and is based on demand for larger homes with home offices further out from cities.

You can see the trend most clearly around the largest cities like New York City, but in Clarksville, just outside Nashville, TN there has been a 63% increase in approvals to build single-family homes.

Homebuilders and analysts are banking on the trend continuing pushing homebuilders to locations that used to be deemed “too far out”. Land further from cities is typically cheaper so the initial costs for construction are less, but there could be increased costs trucking supplies and setting up utilities. Buyers may have homes without many city conveniences like city water and sewer.

People seem to be willing to trade off those conveniences due to demand for space for home-schooling, home working out, and home working. People who can work from home are not facing long commutes anymore so they are willing to be further out to get what they want at an affordable price. The Carolinas have many places where this trend is playing out and Lake Wylie is one of them. New housing starts are up 17% over 2019, but builders can’t keep up with demand yet.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com

Read more in the Charlotte Business Journal.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Patrick Place

November 6, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just minutes from Lake Wylie, in desirable Clover, South Carolina, you’ll find a gem of a neighborhood called Patrick Place. This beautiful community is comprised of stately, brick, single-family homes in a secluded feeling wooded setting. The neighborhood amenities take advantage of nature with wooded trails, picnic pavilions, ball fields, and a basketball court. There is also a historic building called “The Cabin” available for private resident use.

Homes in Patrick Place are all custom built so have touches built to suit for each resident. Many homes have chef’s kitchens, media rooms, bonus spaces, home offices and more. Lots are large, between ½ and 1 full acre so there is plenty of room for outdoor sports, pools, lawn games, and socially distanced gatherings.

There is currently one lot offered for sale in Patrick Place. This is a perfect opportunity to build your dream home from the ground up. This lot is sloped so it is perfect for a crawl space or basement style home. You can bring your own builder and really create something special here.

In the last year, just six homes sold in Patrick Place for an average sale price of just over $430,000. Patrick Place is currently a seller’s market, especially compared with the 3 month supply of homes in Clover and the 2.9 month supply in York County.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Patrick Place or would like to learn about any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create your own custom home search on our website at lkwrealty.com