Lake Wylie Homes for sale

Eagle Park: Small town, big quality of life

February 26, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you think small-town living means sacrificing conveniences and modern touches then you need to take a look at beautiful Eagle Park near downtown Belmont.

Begun in 2006, Eagle Park is in the heart of Belmont and within walking distance of Main Street’s charming local shops and restaurants.

streetscape-2-gallery — A quaint cottage home in Eagle Park.

Nearby destinations include the Carolina Thread Trail, which is a regional network of greenways and trails; Belmont Abbey College; the U.S. National Whitewater Center; Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Crowders Mountain State Park.

However, you do not have to go far to find things to keep active. Neighborhood amenities include a playground, dog park, pool, clubhouse and fitness center. Additionally, the community is bordered by Belmont Central Elementary and Stuart Cramer High School, so residents have access to those surrounding trails and fields.

Eagle Park homes were built by some of the area’s finest builders – David Weekley Homes, Brookline Homes, Westwood General Contractors and Simonini Group.

Together, these builders contributed more than 12 floor plans from which to choose and customize. The neighborhood blends single-family homes, cottage-style homes and townhomes. The townhomes were built by Westwood General Contractors.

The homes in Eagle Park vary in size from about 1,700 square feet to the high 2,000s in size.

There are resale homes and new construction single-family homes and townhomes available for sale in Eagle Park.

Only seven homes sold in the neighborhood in the last year, averaging a sales price of just over $240,000. The average price per square foot is approximately $130.

There are currently 15 Eagle Park properties listed for sale, which is about 6 months of inventory (not including townhomes) for the community. Five of the residences are under contract as of Feb. 26. Nine properties listed for sale are townhomes, which range from 1,280 square feet to about 1,700 square feet.

Eagle Park is zoned for Page Primary for prekindergarten to 1st grade; Belmont Central Elementary for 2nd to 5th grade and located adjacent to Eagle Park; Belmont Middle School, serving 6th grade to 8th grade; and Stuart Cramer High School, also adjacent to Eagle Park.

Metro Charlotte is about 20 minutes away, but on a clear day you can enjoy a skyline view of the city without the traffic!

Spotlight: Peninsula on Bayshore

February 21, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Bayshore Model Park F — LiveWell’s full-brick model home in The Peninsula on Bayshore

If you are looking for lakeside new construction in Belmont then look no further than The Peninsula on Bayshore. There are floor plans and price points to suit most families.

The neighborhood is located off South New Hope Road just north and across from Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

When you are ready to move into your new lakeside home, you will find the location is convenient to many nearby amenities. Downtown Belmont is convenient across the Armstrong Road bridge, and from there the Charlotte metro area is just about 25 minutes away.

If you happen to live and work in Belmont or the area then the beautiful, historic downtown area has plenty of local shops and businesses to keep you busy.

In the summer, the lake will be calling and you will be steps away from its shores. Based on the information from builder LiveWell Homes, there are water view lots but no waterfront lots. There are established homes not part of The Peninsula neighborhood that occupy the shoreline lots.

LiveWell did not provide information regarding community boat storage plans or water access/docks. Should there be no neighborhood access, the nearest public boat ramp is just down the road across the Armstrong Road bridge at the Allen Fishing access area.

Only new homes and lots are currently available in The Peninsula on Bayshore.

There are 14 home styles to choose from and customize on one-acre partially wooded lots. The builder offers 4 levels of homes – Cafe, Classic, Cottage and Estate series. Sizes range from 2,288 square feet to more than 3,700 square feet. Prices start in the $290,000s and go up to the high $300,000s.

One completed home sale has closed in the last 12 months. According to LiveWell’s web site, there are 13 other lots also sold as of Feb. 21.

The neighborhood is zoned for New Hope Elementary, Cramerton Middle and South Point High School.

LiveWell is one of the builders in Lake Wylie’s Palm Tree Cove II and The Retreat at Sunset Ridge. This is the company’s first community in Belmont.

York Co. proposes housing freeze

February 16, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

A new proposed ordinance would not allow any further building permits to be issued in York Co. communities where there is a concern of the impact of rapid growth, such as the Lake Wylie area.

The York County Council is moving to enforce this is in unincorporated areas of Fort Mill and Bethel townships, according to a Rock Hill Herald report.

In addition to the Lake Wylie area, the land between the Catawba River and North Carolina line would also be impacted by the proposed freeze.

Concern came from residents currently living in the high-growth areas that the areas were being overbuilt and that roadways were not meant to handle the increased traffic more building would bring.

All new construction of single-family and multi-family homes would be stopped until an impact study can be completed.

A detailed outline of the proposed ordinance is expected to be ready for a council vote April 4.

Concern over the construction boom is not a new issue for the Lake Wylie area. A little more than a year ago there were 20 subdivisions planned or under way. Those projects alone would cover 2,000 acres.

While the increased population helps the local economy, it also puts strain on public services, like roads and the school system.

York County Councilman Bruce Henderson last year called for a building moratorium and tighter restrictions on future construction. His effort failed, though the county has made an ongoing effort to change county codes.

It appears the county will revisit this issue again April 18. Population density is definitely a concern for an area and community that prides itself on living a laid-back, lakeside lifestyle.

Builder buys hundreds of acres on Lake Wylie

February 9, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Bonterra Builders has purchased a large tract of land near Lake Wylie in southwest Mecklenburg County, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer.

Bonterra, whose homes are also in Lake Wylie’s Heron Cove and Belmont’s Morgan Branch, purchased a 213-acre tract off York Road for approximately 6 million, the report said.

The land is southwest of McDowell Nature Preserve just before the bridge. The southern border of the land purchased abuts the waterfront homes on the north side of Boyd’s Cove.

The report did not give a timeline or a plan from Bonterra for the land.

Bonterra lists 29 communities in and around the Charlotte region it has planned or completed.

It builds homes in all price points from the $100,000s to near $900,000. The homes in Lake Wylie’s Heron Cove are large in size and are priced in the $400,000s.

With Bonterra’s development likely coming to the Boyd’s Cove area, now is the time to get in on a beautiful waterfront home there.

This gorgeous ranch built in 2000 has expansive waterfront views throughout and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.

The home has been fastidiously maintained and is ready for summer fun and watching sunsets from the porch!

Spotlight: Belmont’s Adams Bluff

January 29, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you’re in the market for a house and like the idea of small-town living then look no further than Adams Bluff in beautiful downtown Belmont.

Just 3 blocks from the quaint center of town, Adams Bluff is south of Wilkinson Boulevard between Park and Catawba streets.

Moving to Belmont does not mean giving up conveniences, however. Downtown Belmont is bustling with restaurants, shops and Belmont’s own Rivermen Brewing Co., which will be within walking distance when it moves to its new downtown location on Ervin Street.

For commuters, downtown Charlotte is just 10 miles away, and the airport is only 6 miles. For recreation, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is a quick 6 miles down the road, as is the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

Homes in Adams Bluff range in size from about 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. Despite being so close to downtown, the neighborhood is surrounded by wooded areas and has 4 walking trails throughout.

An average of 1 home has sold per month in Adams Bluff over the last 12 months. Currently, there are 3 homes listed on the market, all of which are under contract. Adams Bluff’s 3 months of market inventory is still well below the average for Belmont and Gaston County, which have 5.2 and 5.4 months, respectively.

Homes have sold for more than list price in the neighborhood during the past year, bringing the average seller discount to just 0.5%. Of the 12 homes sold, only 4 sold for below full list price or more than list price.

The highest and lowest sales prices in the neighborhood were $169,900 and $120,000. Expect to pay an average price per square foot of about $111 in Adams Bluff.

Belmont is rapidly evolving as a standalone destination and not simply a bedroom community for Charlotte’s work force, and Adams Bluff is a perfect place to call home!

There’s no place like home…on Allison Creek Peninsula

January 19, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Allison Creek Peninsula is surrounded by Big and Little Allison Creek inlets, two recreational hot spots on beautiful Lake Wylie. Palm Cove and Palm Cove II are just 2 of the 4 adjacent communities on the peninsula worth considering if moving to the lake is on your to-do list!

The communities offer a mix of custom homes and production homes. Palm Tree Cove II is still being built out and has only new construction homes for sale, while there are a mix of new construction and resale in Palm Tree Cove.

Palm Tree Cove II homes start in the $200,000s, and Palm Tree Cove homes are a bit pricier, averaging closer to $300,000 on the low end and upper $400,000s on the high end.

Currently, there are 4 homes on the market in Palm Tree Cove, 2 new construction and 2 resale. One of the new construction homes is under contract, as of Jan. 19. The prices range from $576,000-plus to $385,000.

In Palm Tree Cove II, there are 7 new construction homes on the market. The highest list price is nearly $400,000 and lowest is in the $270,000s. None is under contract.

The location of the communities cannot be beat! Access is easy from Highway 274 onto Allison Creek Road. There is a public access point with a boat launch and day dock that many of the peninsula homeowners use. Shaded sidewalks connect all the communities along Allison Creek Road.

The peninsula offers a diversity of homes from custom homes in Mariner’s Bluff or Mariner’s Watch Cove – the other two neighborhoods that share the peninsula – and homes outside the 4 subdivisions that could be a small cabin or a waterfront mansion.

Winter is the perfect time to dream about summer fun on the lake. If you’re thinking of moving then you can’t go wrong with a home on beautiful Allison Creek Peninsula!

Palisades brings nature home

January 7, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just south of the Buster Boyd Bridge on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie is the awe-inspiring 1,500 acre master-planned community of The Palisades, where Mother Nature and modern lifestyle peacefully coexist.

The Palisades actually comprises 15 different named neighborhoods built by one of the community’s 5 builders. Outside your front door is all Lake Wylie has to offer in the way of water sports and fantastic views. In addition, there is a residents club, country club and golf course and recreational facilities.

The effort to preserve nature, green spaces and watersheds earned the community an Audubon International Certification. Residents can enjoy that nature on the community’s numerous trails.

Home prices range from the low $200,000 area to well over $1 million. There are new homes and lots on the market as well as previously occupied homes. The Palisades offers a limited number of waterfront homes sites.

As of Jan. 7, there are 74 homes on the market in The Palisades, 23 of which are under contract. Many of the homes listed are new construction.

During the last 12 months, an average of 7.1 homes sold per month in The Palisades. Given the number of homes currently for on the market, that is more than 10 months inventory. Nearby Riverpointe has about the same amount of inventory. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County each as 3.8 months inventory.

The average sales price in The Palisades during the last 12 months is just over $463,000, with an average price per square foot of $113.12.

The highest price of a home sold during the last year is $950,000; the lowest sold for $268,700.

Market spotlight: Forest Cove

January 6, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The waterfront neighborhood of Forest Cove is the best of both worlds offering proximity to the northern end of Lake Wylie as well as an easy commute to the larger city amenities of Charlotte, which is a mere 20 minutes away.

While some Forest Cove homes are waterfront, all home owners have access to community boat slips. The neighborhood is 3 miles from the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and 7 miles from quaint downtown Belmont.

Just 4 homes in Forest Cove have sold in the last 12 months. Those homes sold for an average of 97% of list price. Currently, there are 2 homes on the market in Forest Cove, one of which is a waterfront property built in the mid-1980s.

The highest sold price for the last 12 months is $451,500; the lowest sold price is $285,000.

In the last 12 months, an average of 0.3 homes have sold per month. With 2 currently on the market, that gives Forest Cove about 6 months of inventory, which is slightly higher than Belmont’s 5.7 months of inventory.

The average sales price and average price per square foot for during the last 12 months is $344,875 and $110.36, respectively.