Lake Wylie Homes

Neighborhood Spotlight: Palm Tree Cove

April 11, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Palm Tree Cove is a wonderful neighborhood on the Allison Creek peninsula surrounded by Big and Little Allison Creeks. These are two of the most desirable recreational areas on Lake Wylie in South Carolina. This community is known for casual yet sophisticated living and includes two sections, Palm Tree Cove and Palm Tree Cove Ii.

To find Palm Tree Cove, head down Hands Mill Highway and turn east on Allison Creek Road. It is conveniently located between Tega Cay, Lake Wylie, York, and Clover so you have many great options for nearby community events. There is great shopping, dining, and entertainment in each town, and you are within a daily commute distance from Uptown Charlotte.

Neighborhood amenities include a pool, walking trails, dry boat storage, and lake access. Homes are zoned for top rated Clover schools, but residents pay lower county taxes so they have the best of both.

Homes in Palm Tree Cove range from 2,500 to well over 4,000 square feet of living space. They have features like 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-4.5 bathrooms, home offices, dual primary suites, in home theaters, gourmet kitchens, flex-spaces and much more.

In the past year, 16 homes sold in Palm Tree Cove. Prices ranged from $354,990 to $750,000. There are currently two homes for sale in the neighborhood, and one of them is already under contract. These homes don’t stay on the market long either, the currently under contract home was off the market in just 3 days.

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: Riverpointe LakeWylie

April 5, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are worried about commute time to Uptown Charlotte from the South Carolina side of Lake Wylie, there are some great options for neighborhoods on the North Carolina side of the lake. One of these is Riverpointe. This amazing neighborhood has two landscaped entrances that lead you through rolling hills with stately custom homes and expansive views of Lake Wylie.

Riverpointe is located just to the east of the Buster Boyd Bridge. This great location is perfect for joining in community events in Lake Wylie, and is also close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Rivergate. Just past Rivergate, you can connect to highway access on I-485 or I-77 connecting you with all points around Charlotte.

Homes in Riverpointe were built between 1989 and 2023 by a variety of custom builders. The almost 200 homes have large lots, and plenty of square footage for home offices, open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and much more. Many of these homes have been updated, added on to, or completely refreshed inside and outside since they were built. Most have full brick or stucco exteriors, 2 or 3 car garages, soaring ceilings, extensive trim work, custom closets, sunrooms, decks and terracing.

Community amenities include an outdoor pool, club house, tennis courts, playground, and gazebo. There is community lake access as well. Most streets end in cul-de-sacs and are not through streets so you will see children playing, residents walking, biking, skating, or exercising their dogs.

In the past year, seven homes and two lots sold in Riverpointe. The interior lot sold for $80,000 while the waterfront lot sold for $340,000. You see the same divide among the homes. Interior homes sold for between $550,000 and $695,000. Waterfront homes sold for between $1,200,000 and $1,280,000. There are currently three listings in the neighborhood and all are interior lots. Two of the three are over 5,000 square feet so are listed for more than $900,000. The other is slightly smaller and is listed for $775,000.

Spotlight: Mariners Watch Cove Lake Wylie SC

March 24, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The Allison Creek Peninsula is one of the most coveted spots along Lake Wylie. If you have always wanted to live there, Mariners Watch Cove is the exclusive place to be. This amazing neighborhood has large lots with majestic trees, unbelievable homes, and million dollar views, all just 45 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.

Mariners Watch Cove is perfectly located between big and little Allison Creeks, right off of Hands Mill Highway. The addresses are technically in York, but the neighborhood is zoned for award winning and highly desirable Clover schools. There are many nearby choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment. You can also quickly arrive in Rock Hill, York, or Clover for additional options, or for entertainment and community events. The Allison Creek Boat launch is conveniently right down the road.

Homes in Mariners Watch Cove were custom built and include many luxury features such as elevators, second living quarters, fully finished basements, guest houses, wine cellars, boat houses, and much more. Most of these homes have well over 3,000 square feet of living space with home offices, open floor plans, and all of the custom touches you want.

In the last year, just one home sold in Mariners Watch Cove. There is currently just one home listed for sale and it went under contract the day it was listed. This shows just how sought after this neighborhood is. Interior homes typically sell in the $400,000’s while waterfront homes sell for $1 million or more.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Harpers Green Lake Wylie

March 15, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are just starting out or are downsizing, a townhome could be just the right sized home for you. In the Lake Wylie area, there are many options, but an elegant neighborhood that could be perfect for you is Harpers Green. The neighborhood was built between 2010 and 2014 and is zoned for top ranked Clover schools.

Harpers Green is a gated community within walking distance of shopping, dining, and is right in the heart of Lake Wylie. The neighborhood is located just to the west of the southern turn of Highway 49 west of the Buster Boyd Bridge. This means that a commute to Uptown Charlotte is easy. Also nearby are public boat ramps, and McDowell Nature Preserve.

Homes in Harpers Green typically have 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in two story plans with around 2,000 square feet. They have open floor plans and oversized one or standard sized two car garages. There is plenty of storage and they even have drop zones. Kitchen islands are large and perfect for entertaining.

Exteriors of homes in Harpers Green have stone accents, shed dormers, shingle siding, or brick accents. Patio areas in the rears of the homes have small yards, fire pits, or roofs with ceiling fans. To make things easier on homeowners, lawn maintenance, exterior maintenance, and trash service are taken care of by the homeowners association.

In the past year, six homes in Harpers Green were sold. One of the homes sold the day it was listed, and the longest one stayed on the market was 16 days before a contract. These homes sold for an average of $343,050. There is currently one home on the market in Harpers Green, currently listed for $330,000. It has been on the market for 9 days so if the trend holds, it won’t last much longer before it goes under contract.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Southwoods Lake Wylie

March 15, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a neighborhood zoned for amazing Clover schools, but you want to be close to Lake Wylie, check out Southwoods. This great neighborhood has smaller homes on good sized lots, with extremely reasonable price tags. These homes typically sell quickly so you have to be ready when one comes on the market.

If you are coming into Lake Wylie across the Buster Boyd Bridge on 49, take state highway 274 North. Southwoods is located on your left just a couple of miles past Pole Branch Road. This great location has you close to town, but far enough away that it’s nice and quiet. Residents are close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Belmont, and Lake Wylie. A little bit further away you will have many options for larger shops and restaurants as well as highway access for an Uptown commute or just a trip into the city.

Originally built in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Southwoods homes are typically ranch style, and many have been updated and expanded since they were first built. The average home has 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of living space. Lots are between a fifth of an acre and a half acre in size.

In the past year, just three homes changed owners in Southwoods. Each home went under contract in 5 days or less. Prices ranged from $165,000 to $197,000. There is currently one home listed for sale in Southwoods, and it went under contract after just one day on the market. Because they sell so quickly, you have to be ready as soon as one of these great homes is offered for sale. Call us at 803-831-8588 and we can help you get all the paperwork done so you are ready to make your best offer.

Neighborhood Spotlight: River Hills – Lake Wylie

March 8, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Maybe you are in the market for casual Southern living and want a gated community with 24-hour security. Well, look no further than River Hills. This amazing community is a resort style community with amazing amenities so you feel like you are on vacation every day.

River Hills is located right off Highway 49 in the heart of Lake Wylie. The entrance is shared with YMCA Camp Thunderbird so occasionally you can see horses on your way in. As you drive in the entrance to River Hills, you are welcomed by magnolia trees. The neighborhood consists of over 800 acres with almost 1,100 homes set among mature trees and a championship golf course as part of the River Hills Country Club. The gate house is staffed by private security so only residents and their guests are inside the community.

The neighborhood and the amenities were designed by Sea Pines of Hilton Head. Amenities include an outdoor pool, playground, basketball court, dog park, community garden, beach park, and marina club with over 20 slips. There are many community events throughout the year run by the active homeowners association.

Homes in River Hills were built between 1973 and 2019 and come in a variety of configurations and styes. There are single family homes and townhomes in the community so there are really homes to fit every size family. In the last year, 44 homes in River Hills changed owners. There are currently 12 homes listed for sale with 5 already under contract. Prices range from $400,000 to over $2 million depending on the size of the home and if it has lake frontage.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakedale Lake Wylie

March 3, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If the busyness of Lake Wylie is too much for you, there are some great neighborhoods with private ponds in the area. Lakedale is one of these. Lakedale has great homes on large lots, reasonable prices, and feeds to top rated Clover schools. With a South Carolina address, Lakedale also enjoys lower taxes than their North Carolina neighbors.

Located just North of the intersection of Highway 274 and Pole Branch Road, Lakedale is close to everything you need. There are great restaurants nearby as well as shopping, churches, schools, and entertainment. Nearby highway access will connect you quickly with Uptown Charlotte as well as Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Homes in Lakedale are mostly ranch style with two or three bedrooms and at least 2 bathrooms. Many have garages or outbuildings for workshops, extra parking, or gazebos for enjoying the outdoors. While the pond is not large enough for big boats, residents can kayak, fish, or swim to relax on the water.

Homes in Lakedale don’t come on the market very often. In the last year, just one home and one lot were offered for sale and subsequently sold. Both sold in less than 4 days on the market. There is currently one lot for sale that is already under contract. There is also a home that is coming soon to be offered for sale. The lots typically sell for between $100,000 and $150,000 depending on size and features. Existing homes typically sell for under $300,000 depending on size of lot, size of the home, and if they have direct access to the pond.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Crescent Land and Timber Lake Wylie

February 25, 2023 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are interested in a waterfront home on Lake Wylie with few to no neighbors, check out Crescent Land and Timber. This amazing neighborhood has no homeowners association so you won’t have to pay any fees. Many of these home sit on large lots with close to ½ to 5 acres of wooded property. Crescent Land and Timber is right next to McDowell Nature Preserve so you are not going to get any new neighbors.

Crescent Land and Timber is located just off Shopton Road 9 minutes away from shopping at Rivergate including groceries, restaurants, and personal services. Highway access is convenient for a morning commute, and public lake access is nearby as well. Many of these homes have private lake access with docks, piers, or boat houses.

Homes in Crescent Land and Timber have many different styles of architecture. They were custom built to work with the landscape to take advantage of the lake views. Some of them even have multiple levels so you have views from every room. Homes were built between 1949 and 2014. Inside you will find features such as geothermal heating and cooling, gourmet kitchens, whole house generators, walls of windows and sliding glass doors and much, much more.

In the past year, just one home changed owners in this desirable community. Since 2018, one lot and four homes have been sold. Currently there is one home on the market in Crescent Land and Timber. This waterfront home has over 4,000 square feet of living space on a 0.78 acre lot with mature trees and landscaping. List price is $1.45 million. To schedule a private tour of this amazing home, call us at 803-831-8588.