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Neighborhood Spotlight: Harpers Point Lake Wylie

January 26, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you want more privacy than a large neighborhood provides, you might want to check out an intimate neighborhood instead. Harper’s Point on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie could be the community you are searching for. Comprising just 21 basement style homesites, Harper’s Point is secluded, yet still connected to the wider community.

Harpers Point is located in a private cul-de-sac just off Bankhead Road close to downtown Fort Mill, South Carolina. Steele Creek is nearby as well for plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Built by Taylor Morrison Homes within the last 6 years, Harpers Point homes have all of the modern features you expect. They range from over 2,400 square feet to over 3,500 square feet with 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-4.5 bathrooms, and 2 or 3 car garages. Exterior styling has nods to the modern farmhouse trend with stone and siding or shingle accents. Enjoy lakeside living with screened porches, decks, patios, firepits, and much more on private wooded lots.

Inside these homes you’ll find exquisite finishing with custom millwork, hardwood flooring, spa-like en-suite baths, gourmet kitchens and much more. Some homes have home offices, while others have flex spaces that could be family rooms, offices, media rooms, or whatever else you need.

In the last year, just four homes in Harpers Point were sold. They sold for between the low $700,000’s and the low $800,000’s depending on the upgrades, finishes, and lake frontage. There are currently no homes listed for sale in the neighborhood, but we can help you to be ready when one is listed for sale.

If you are curious about what your home is worth or if it’s a good time for you to buy, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We would love to share our perspective on Lake Wylie and the Charlotte area. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Forest Oaks

January 25, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Right down the road from the Buster Boyd Bridge you’ll find the great family friendly neighborhood of Forest Oaks. This amazing spot is in the heart of Lake Wylie, South Carolina with shopping, dining, and watersports nearby. The public boat ramp is just down the road so you can enjoy all that the lake has to offer. The community feeds to award winning Clover schools, but residents pay lower South Carolina taxes. What’s not to love?

Homes in Forest Oaks were built between 1989 and 2009 with most of the homes built in the early 2000’s. They range in size from 1,100 to 2,300 square feet and most have a 1 or 2 car garage. These homes have 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Many of the homes have been remodeled and updated since the time they were built. Yards are small and easy to maintain.

These great smaller homes have starter home prices. In the past year, 22 homes sold in Forest Oaks with most of them going under contract in less than a week. They ranged from a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with 1,730 square feet for $265,000 to a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom remodeled home with 1,553 square feet and an oversized lot for $370,000.

There are currently just two homes listed for sale in Forest Oaks. One home is already under contract. As the market has slowed we are seeing homes stay on the market longer before a sale so the other home has been listed for 63 days without going under contract yet. This could be your lucky day to get in this amazing neighborhood.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Golden Pond

January 20, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you have always wanted to live on the water, but you don’t want the crowds that can form in Lake Wylie, try Golden Pond. Homes in Golden Pond surround a private pond that is large enough for fishing, swimming and non-motorized watercraft so it is quiet and serene. Golden Pond has a Clover, South Carolina address and feeds to award-winning Clover schools.

Golden Pond is located right off Handsmill Highway on the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie. From the neighborhood it is a quick trip to Highway 49 to connect you to highway access. There are many nearby choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are public boat launches nearby as well to enjoy motorized watersports on Lake Wylie.

Lots in Golden Pond are large and homes are varied in size and style. They range from ranch style to split-level to double wide homes. Single-family homes typically have 3-4 bedrooms and 2-4 bathrooms with between 1,200 to 2,000 square feet of living space. Homes fronting the pond have decks, patios, or sunrooms to take advantage of the views.

Many of these homes have outbuildings for workshops, garage storage, or second living quarters. With no homeowners association, if you purchase a home in Golden Pond, you will only have to follow restrictions put in place by the City of Clover.

In the past year, just one home in Golden Pond changed ownership. It sold after just 4 days on the market. This home was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,290 square feet of new construction that sold for $206,000. There is currently one home listed for sale in Golden Pond. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with 1,378 square feet offered for $180,000. This home has almost 2 acres of property, but the home itself is in need of some work.

For information about Golden Pond or about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: The Bluffs

January 19, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a luxury neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, be sure to explore The Bluffs. This community was completed recently with all homes less than six years old so they show like brand-new. Builder Essex Homes designed and built the homes in The Bluffs and nearby neighborhoods of Tullamore and The Conservancy at McLean.

Homes in The Bluffs sit on large lots with most of them around an acre in size. This allows for stately homes and lots of outdoor living space and plenty of privacy. Many of these homes have decks, terraces, sports courts, pools and more to take advantage of the great weather. Most of the homes have three car garages, many of them side-loaded or courtyard style, perfect for all of the kids’ bikes, cars, and even a golf cart.

Inside the homes in The Bluffs you will find 3-5 bedrooms, and 2.5-4 bathrooms with 3,149 to 4,697 square feet of living space. Primary suites are full of designer touches like custom closets and spa-like bathrooms. The main gathering areas are large and open, perfect for entertaining. Chef’s kitchens, home offices, playrooms, and secondary suites are common in these amazing homes.

In the last year, just four homes in The Bluffs changed owners. They ranged from a 3 bedroom 3 bath with a 3 car garage and 3,086 square feet for $557,000 to a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath with a 3 car garage and 4,122 square feet for $815,000. There are currently no homes listed for sale in The Bluffs. If you are interested in owning one of these amazing homes, call us at 803-831-8588 and we can help you to be ready as soon as one of these homes is offered for sale.

For information about The Bluffs or about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Featured Listing: 2 Five Oaks: River Hills, Lake Wylie

January 16, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Have you always wanted a patio home, but also want a large private lot? Look no further than 2 Five Oaks Lane in River Hills. This new listing has everything you have been looking for as well as an expansive back deck perfect for entertaining friends and family in your own private wooded setting.

River Hills is a wonderful gated community with a golf course, a playground, recreation area, security, tennis courts, and walking trails. There is 24/7 security with a manned gatehouse. Horses from nearby YMCA Camp Thunderbird are a common sight and there are posted crossing locations just outside the neighborhood. There is a dog park, community garden, and a beach park. For an additional cost, you can join the marina club or the country club or both.

Located just across the Buster Boyd Bridge on the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie, River Hills is in easy commuting distance from Charlote, North Carolina. Residents enjoy lower South Carolina taxes, yet still feed to top rated Clover schools. There are many nearby options for shopping, dining, and services nearby.

This home at 2 Five Oaks Lane features a basement lot with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the lower level. The main level features the primary bedroom with walk-in closet and updated walk-in shower. The spacious living space brings in lots of natural light and highlights the fireplace. The dining room opens to the deck for indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining.

Full disclosure, this home is owned by one of our own agents, and we can work with you or you and your agent to make a smooth transition for you to own this amazing home.

For information about touring this home or about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

December Market Report – Greater Lake Wylie Area

January 11, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The numbers are in, published by the Canopy Realtor Association. Once again, the Charlotte Region is seeing prices continue to climb as we are finally getting more inventory back on the market. The average home price was up 7.3% in December to $436,920. Inventory was up a staggering 54% from 4,206 homes for sale last December to 6,479 this December. This means that buyers have more choices, but they will still pay more as prices don’t seem like they are going to fall anytime soon. There are still discounts to be had however as the average home is now selling for 94.7% of list price instead of 100.2% of list price like last December.

When you look at the numbers for the Lake Wylie area, you see that there is definitely more inventory, 148 homes for sale compared to 126 last December, an increase of 17.5%. Prices however have gone down slightly from $568,701 last December to $548,539 this December. This decrease of just over $20,000 could be caused by just a waterfront property or two due to the small sample size. We’ll need to see the numbers going forward before we declare a price decrease trend.

One trend we can state for sure is that homes are spending more time on the market than last year before a sale. 52 days on average this year as opposed to 32 days last year during the height of the frenzy. This 62.5% increase is largely due to higher interest rates and the rise in prices. This has provided many more options for buyers and helped them so they don’t have to rush into such a big decision.

Buyers are paying on average 95.3% of list price so they are not having to make the types of concessions we were seeing last year. Buyers need no longer offer to skip inspections or appraisals. This brings more equality to contracts so buyers have more power and sellers don’t hold all the cards.

For information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Restaurant Week Returns Charlotte, Lake Wylie, Belmont

January 6, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Once again, it’s time for Charlotte Restaurant Week. This year the dates are January 20 – January 29th. Eighty seven restaurants will join the fun this year with locations all over the Charlotte metro area. This includes Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Iredell, Gaston, Union, Catawba, Stanly, York and Lancaster counties.

Prix fixe menus are available for the event which is a perfect time to try out a new spot so you and whoever you are dining with can try new dishes, and share meals to get a taste of everything. The cost of these set menus is typically between $30-$45 per person not including gratuity. If you add drinks and extras, the cost goes up from there.

There are some amazing restaurants joining the lineup this year that are close to the Lake Wylie area. In the Belmont/Gaston County area are:

In Fort Mill/LakeWylie/Rock Hill/York County they are:

There are many additional options for restaurants to try. Here are some things to keep in mind. You will probably need reservations to make sure the restaurant can seat you since this event is very popular. You can follow the links above to each restaurant to make those reservations or you can call each restaurant separately. This event is dinner only for a dine-in experience so make sure you book your babysitters in advance.For information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Clarendon Estates Lake Wylie

January 6, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Right across the Buster Boyd Bridge, within easy commuting distance from Uptown Charlotte, you’ll find the amazing community of Clarendon Estates. The neighborhood comprises 74 homes with large lots and plenty of privacy. Residents love that they live in South Carolina so they have a lower tax burden, but are zoned for award winning Clover Schools.

Homes in Clarendon Estates were built between 2004 and 2008. Most of the homes sit on sites between two and four acres in size and some have outbuildings like workshops or second living quarters. The interiors of these homes have between 2,400 and 3,000 square feet with chef’s kitchens, granite counters, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and crown molding. Many of the homes have guest suites, home offices, or bonus rooms with flex-space.

Though there are no community amenities, Lake Wylie is nearby with natural areas, parks, and public boat ramps so you can fully enjoy the lake. In addition, there are many private boating facilities, country clubs, and yacht clubs if you want to join the type of activities you might get in a larger planned community. Or, you can just enjoy the privacy and not having a homeowners association.

In the last year, just two homes and one lot changed owners in Clarendon Estates. The homes both sold in less than four days on the market showing just how in-demand Clarendon Estates really is. They sold for an average price of $572,450. The lot that sold was a 1.136 acre parcel with a creek in the back. It sold for $55,400.

There are currently no homes offered for sale in Clarendon Estates, but that is not unusual for this time of the year. The best thing a buyer can do while they wait for the spring busy season for real estate is to get ready so when the time comes, they can make the strongest offer to secure the home they desire. This is made easier if you do your homework and are pre-qualified for a loan, know exactly what neighborhoods you are interested in, and have your Realtor helping you to know when the perfect home is about to be listed in your dream neighborhood.

For more information about Clarendon Estates or about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.