Lake Wylie Blog

Many people haven’t heard of Mariner’s Bluff on Lake Wylie, but they are missing out on a gem of a neighborhood. There are not many homes that come up for sale in Mariner’s Bluff, but when they do, they get snapped up quickly. Mariner’s Bluff has a York, SC address with lower South Carolina taxes, but desirable, award-winning Clover schools.

Located on a deep cove in Lake Wylie, Mariner’s Bluff residents have had access to the lake even during droughts. Homes have deep wooded lots and are located just one cove over from Allison Creek Boat Ramp. This location affords residents privacy but also easy lake access, and is a quick trip into Uptown Charlotte.

Homes in Mariner’s Bluff range between 2,100 and 3,200 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5-3.5 bathrooms. Some of the homes have basements that can be finished out for additional living space. Homes with waterfront command a premium and typically list in the high $800’s. Homes with water views or fully wooded lots typically sell in the high $200’s to the high $300’s.

In the past three years, only one home in Mariner’s Bluff has come up for sale per year. This means that if you want to get in on this great area, you need to act quickly when a home comes on the market. If you are interested in a home in Mariner’s Bluff or any other Lake Wylie neighborhood, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can create custom searches of current listings on our website here.

Property Taxes have been reassessed for Gaston County which affects some Lake Wylie area homeowners. We all hope for appreciation on our properties, until it’s time for our taxes to be recalculated. With this most recent recalculation, Gaston County Residents will see an average rise of almost 23 percent.

The valuation is used to calculate property taxes and is based on current market value for properties. The tax rate is expected to remain the same at 87 cents per $100 of value. This means that if you have a $100,000 valuation that goes up by 23% you now have a value of $123,000. Your taxes would go up from $870 to $1070.10, a difference of $200.10. If your taxes are paid through an escrow account for your mortgage, your monthly payment should go up to account for the rise, in our example that would be $16.68 per month.

The notices for reevaluation started to be sent out this week so some residents already know what their new assessments are. For those that do not have them yet, they should arrive soon. If you can’t wait, you can check Gaston County’s website starting March 12th. The county website should have a link to the Tax Office’s new website with the updated property values.

The tax office has not done a reassessment since 2015 when average values actually dropped by 1 percent. That was during the recession, and values have rebounded greatly since that time.

It is important to remember that the rise of 23 percent is just an average. Some homeowners will see a rise of more than 40 percent, and some will see less than the 23 percent rise. The Tax Office stated that some commercial properties are up more than 60 percent. If you feel that your property valuation has been raised in error, there is an appeal process that can be started via the Tax Office website. You can also appeal in the old fashioned way by going to the Tax Office. Appeals need to be filed within 30 days of notice. The county is expecting a large number of appeals due to the shock many residents may feel.

If you are looking for a home in the Lake Wylie area in Gaston County or any of the other counties that border the Lake, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

To read more see the article in The Gaston Gazette.

The Palisades is a diverse collection of neighborhoods in Lake Wylie with many different builders, styles, and price points. There are existing homes and there are also builders still in the area so you have the opportunity to build your dream home from the ground up.

Lennar, Toll Brothers, CalAtlantic are a few of the builders still in the construction phase. There are many different sections with new construction homes available such as Lanterns, Austin’s Creek, Morningside, Regency, Bear Creek, Eagles Landing, Montage and Highcliff. Homes in these areas start in the low $300’s and can go for well over $1 million for the custom homes. Homes are grand in scale and are full of unique and custom details. Many of the homes are on large lots of at least half of an acre. Three car garages are common as are grand outdoor living spaces including outdoor kitchens. Interiors boast coffered ceilings, butler’s pantries, top-of-the-line appliances, gourmet kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and much more.

The Palisades is zoned for terrific schools including Palisades Park Elementary School inside the neighborhood. Other schools nearby include Southwest Middle School and Olympic High School. There are also many private school options nearby.

People love The Palisades for the homes, but also for the amenities. The resort style amenities include Clubhouse, Equestrian Facilities, Equestrian Trails, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Lake, Playground, Pool, Recreation Area, Security, Sidewalk, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails. This is in addition to the opportunity to join The Palisades Country Club.

Uptown Charlotte is nearby and is close enough for a morning commute. There are many options for shopping, dining, and entertainment at Rivergate, or with convenient highway access to additional choices.

If you are looking for a home in the Palisades or any other Lake Wylie neighborhood, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.