Lake Wylie Real Estate

The monthly numbers are in from the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association. Their report is based on numbers from the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. They report on the entire Charlotte region, and they also break the numbers down into different areas and cities within the region.

When you look at the region as a whole, you see that home prices are still rising and inventory is declining yet again. Average prices are up 8.1% to $292,158 and median sales prices are up 7.4% to $240,000. Inventory was down 22.6% from 11,008 homes for sale last April down to 8,515 homes this April. Pending sales were up 10.7% and home sales were up just 1.6%. Homes spent just 44 days on the market before a sale and new listings were up, but just .07%.

Looking just at Lake Wylie, you can see that the story is a little bit different. Prices are down year over year as average prices fell to $392,208 representing a drop of 13.7%. Median prices were down 2.1% to $362,213.

The total number of homes on the market fell from last year at this time, from 394 to 361, a decline of 8.4%. This leaves Lake Wylie with a 3.6 month supply of homes. This is a much better balanced market between buyers and sellers than is seen in the entire Charlotte region.

Closed sales, pending sales and new listings were all up year over year for Lake Wylie. This indicates that the market here is still strong. Closed sales were up 46.7%, pending sales were up 29.3%, and new listings were up 10.6% respectively.

It’s important to note that due to small sample size, one large transaction or lack of one can skew the report for Lake Wylie quite a bit. The news is encouraging that Lake Wylie still has a strong market for both buyers and sellers.

Along the shores of Lake Wylie, Somerset at Autumn Cove awaits those looking for an amazing neighborhood with numerous amenities, lake access, and fantastic schools. Brought to you by Eastwood Homes, Somerset at Autumn Cove is conveniently located in Clover, SC in York County. A trip into Charlotte takes just minutes and will take you to NFL Football, NBA Basketball, Arena Concerts, Museums, National and International employers and much much more.

Somerset at Autumn Cove is located next to Autumn Cove right off Charlotte Highway (49) across the highway from Crowders Creek Elementary School and the CSD Community YMCA. There are many different options close by for shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Also convenient is Fort Mill, SC with many more destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Residents in Somerset at Autumn Cove enjoy not only lake access, but also a pool, cabana, and boat storage area. There are many homes with lake frontage with docks, floating docks, piers, and outdoor living spaces that take advantage of the views of Lake Wylie. Many of the other lots have lake views or are wooded and private.

Homes in Somerset at Autumn Cove are available already built and new construction. There are a few older homes within the neighborhood, but most of the homes have been built within the last three years. Lots are large with some up to ¾ of an acre in size. Many of the lots are basement lots which allows a home to have much more square footage within the same footprint. There is availability for wooded homesites, and there are a few future homesites with lake frontage.

Eastwood Homes is offering 9 floorplans for the new construction homes. These include one, two, and three story plans with 3-6 bedrooms, 2-5 bathrooms, 2 or 3 car garages starting in the $260’s. Prices can jump higher depending on the lot, the plan chosen, and the upgrades you choose. Lake frontage lots come with a price premium and there is a currently listed lake frontage home going in the mid $800’s.

Homes have open and flexible plans, some with first floor guest suites, gourmet kitchens, master down plans, home offices, media rooms, fully finished basements and much more. Many homes have amazing details such as coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, expansive decks, spa-like bathrooms, and fireplaces.

Children in Somerset at Autumn Cove currently attend award winning Clover Schools, but have low South Carolina taxes. Current zoning is for Crowders Creek Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Clover High Schools. Please be sure to verify school assignments as zoning boundaries can change from one school year to the next.

If you’ve ever daydreamed about having your own paradise on Lake Wylie, 5323 Masons Ferry Road could be the ideal place for you. Picture yourself in your dream home with 143 feet of lakefront footage giving you picturesque views of the water. In just a few short months, you can custom build your oasis and be enjoying the serenity of lakefront living.

Located in Masons Crossing, this parcel is tucked away from traffic. There is easy access to Lake Wylie Road and Charlotte Highway leading you to shopping, schools, churches, recreation, and fitness. A trip into Charlotte will take around 45 minutes and a trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport will take about 35 minutes.

The 1.87 acre lot is fully wooded at the moment, but is just awaiting the perfect home. Homes in Masons Crossing typically sell in the $400’s and $500’s, but some of them are truly grand and have gone in the $700’s and one even sold for over $1 million. This lot is offered at $274,875 and there is no timetable to build so you can truly take you time and make a home here perfect. There is plenty of space to have a private pool, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, and much more.

Children in Masons Crossing currently attend award winning Clover Schools. These include Crowders Creek Elementary School, Oak Ridge Middle School, and Clover High School. Please be sure to verify school assignments as zoning boundaries can change from one school year to the next.

There is a dock already in place just waiting for you to anchor your boat after a cruise on Lake Wylie. This is a deep water lot affording you a larger boat. Please give us a call or see our full listing for building requirements. Come grab your piece of Lake Wylie HEAVEN!

Tucked away on one of the deepest coves on Lake Wylie sits a small elegant neighborhood called Catawba Crest. Situated just off Lake Wylie Road, Catawba Crest has a Clover, SC address and feeds to award winning Clover public schools. Convenient shopping, dining, and recreation can be found within a few minutes drive. Access to Uptown Charlotte and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport takes just a short drive. All of these necessities are close by, but you can lose yourself in the peaceful neighborhood on the lake.

Many of the homes in Catawba Crest have water view or waterfront parcels. From these homes you have amazing views of the sunrise and sunset each day over the water. Most of the homes were built between 2001 and 2010 and are in great condition. Many were custom built and include luxury features and many have well over 3,000 square feet of living space. Chef’s kitchens, home offices, and owner’s suites are common. Homes take advantage of the views of the lake and include decks, two story great rooms lined with windows, and screened porches. Homes on the waterfront have boat houses, floating docks, boat lifts, and more. Inland homes have wooded large lots with plenty of privacy.

Current public school zoning for Catawba Crest has children attending Crowders Creek Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Clover High Schools. Please be sure to verify school assignments as zoning boundaries do occasionally change.

In the past year, homes in Catawba Crest have sold for between $390,000 and $523,000. However, none of those homes was waterfront property which typically command a premium. There are currently two homes listed for sale that are waterfront and they have an average list price of $776,950. There is not much turnover in the neighborhood with only 6 or so homes becoming available each year for the last three years. If you want a home in Catawba Crest, you have to act fast when a home comes on the market.

If you are looking for a waterfront neighborhood with large lots, amazing homes, and fantastic amenities, look no further than Windswept Cove. Many of the homes here are on waterfront lots on Big Allison Creek with picturesque views of the creek and the main channel of Lake Wylie.

Windswept Cove is tucked away and private, but is still close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. If you need more, York and Clover are just 20 minutes away. Rock Hill, SC is 30 minutes away and Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport are 45 minutes away. Allison Creek Public Lake Access is a few minutes away across the bridge and has boat landing, ramp, and day dock.

There are 119 custom homesites in Windswept Cove covering 224 acres. Lots are large and waterfront lots average 1.6 acres. This gives privacy and space for outdoor living areas. There are environmental covenants in the neighborhood limiting the mass clearing of trees on homesites ensuring privacy for each home.

Windswept Cove has two entrances that are connected by a sidewalk uniting the two sections. The first entrance is small and has just a few homes on large wooded lots. The second entrance is for the larger section of the neighborhood so has more homes and more streets, but still has wooded lots.

Homes in Windswept Cove vary in size from 2,300 to 7,600 square feet and prices can vary widely due to the size of the home and the type of lot it sits on. These custom homes are packed with luxury features. In the last year, homes in Windswept Cove sold for between $455,000 and $970,000. Many have 3 car garages, home offices, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and fully finished basements.

Many of the homes are on waterfront and include piers and boat docks. For those that do not, there is access to the lake for residents for fishing, boating, and swimming.

In addition to the private spaces these homes enjoy, there are neighborhood amenities for residents and their guests including a pool and clubhouse in addition to the lake access.

Children in Windswept Cove attend award winning Clover Schools including Bethel Clover Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Clover High. Please be sure to verify school assignments as zoning boundaries can change from one school year to the next.