Lake Wylie Real Estate Information

Visit RiverPointe

September 25, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

There are just as many amazing neighborhoods on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie as on the South Carolina side. One of the best examples is RiverPointe. This heavily wooded neighborhood has two artfully landscaped entrances leading you to rolling hills with stately custom homes, and expansive views of Lake Wylie.

RiverPointe was built between 1989 and 2009 by a variety of custom builders. There are almost 200 homes most with full brick or stucco exteriors. Most streets end in cul-de-sacs so you see children playing, residents walking, biking, and skating regularly. In addition, there are great amenities enjoyed by all homeowners and their guests. You’ll spot them at the pool and clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, gazebo, or heading out on the lake from the Marina.

RiverPointe is located just to the east of the Buster Boyd Bridge on the North Carolina side of the lake. This can make a morning commute into Uptown Charlotte go quickly as highway access is convenient. It is also quick to get to Rock Hill, Gastonia, or Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Also close by are plenty or places for hiking, boating, camping and more. McDowell Nature Preserve, Kings Mountain, Nanny’s Mountain and Copperhead Island are all nearby.

Homes in RiverPointe were custom built, and many of them have been extensively updated since they were built. There is not much turnover of these homes, especially the waterfront homes, so when they do appear on the market, they don’t last long. Just some of the amazing features of these homes include soaring ceilings, extensive trim work, gourmet kitchens, custom closets, sunrooms, decks, and terracing. Waterfront homes can include deep water docks, boat houses, floating docks, and boat lifts to more fully enjoy the lake. Interior homes can take advantage of the neighborhood marina so they can equally enjoy lake living.

In the last year, interior homes have sold for upwards of $300,000. Lakefront homes typically sell for near to over $1 million. If you would like to schedule a private tour of listings in RiverPointe, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Waterfront Condos Await in Bluff Villas

September 20, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you want your own personal slice of Lake Wylie with great amenities and award winning schools, take a look at Bluff Villas. These spacious condos are in a great location, clod to restaurants and shopping and have easy access to Uptown Charlotte. Bluff Villas is located within the gated community of River Hills.

The community of River Hills includes 24-hour security, golf course, marina, rented boat slips, dog park, beach, park, playground, fitness center, tennis courts, sidewalks, streetlights, and country club. There is a separate private pool for Bluff Villas.

Bluff Villas was originally built in the 1970’s and there is plenty of style that is coming back into fashion. Many of the homes have been completely renovated on the inside so they show like brand new. Each multi-story unit has waterfront views from each level. There are multiple outdoor seating areas to take advantage of the views. Living rooms have vaulted ceilings giving a feeling of grandeur.

Homes have four bedrooms and three full bathrooms in 2,300 to 2,500 square feet of living space. One of the bedrooms and full bathrooms is on the first floor and can be used as a guest suite or office. Private master suites are on the second floor and include loft spaces. The lower level has two bedrooms and another full bathroom, perfect for a home office, guest rooms, or kids rooms. Units have large storage/utility rooms for all of your water toys. The best feature has to be the abundant windows letting in natural light and lake views from each level.

In the last year, five units sold in Bluff Villas. Prices ranged from $190,000 to $285,000. There are currently three listings in the neighborhood ranging from $250,000 to $300,000. Prices may vary depending on how updated the property is, and if they are interior units or end units.

If you want to schedule a private tour of homes in Bluff Villas, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Commercial Marina Coming to McLean

September 20, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you needed another reason to take a look at a home in McLean, there is a new commercial marina coming to the neighborhood. This adds yet another luxury feature to this amazing neighborhood.

The marina is being built by McLean in a partnership with Morningstar Marinas. The facility is already under construction and will have 300 dry slips, 35 wet slips, a waterfront event lawn and a ship’s store. Morningstar plans to handle day-to-day operations as they do on their three marinas on Lake Norman.

This adds to the list of amenities in McLean that is frankly, impressive. There are 130 acres of green space throughout the community. Residents have clubhouses, playgrounds, pools, mountain biking trails, pavilions, and 5 miles of shoreline on Lake Wylie.

When McLean is completed, there will be a total of around 800 homes in three distinct neighborhood sections in the 670-acre community. The land was the homestead of Daniel Stowe in Belmont.

All of these homes are located around 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. They are luxury homes on estate sized lots. Prices start in the $300,000’s but can go well over $1 million for custom waterfront properties. This is one of the last of the large scale neighborhoods to be developed in Lake Wylie as there are not many large tracts of undeveloped land left. If you want to get in on one of these amazing homes, now is the time to begin.

To read more about McLean, click here. If you would like to schedule a private tour of homes in McLean 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.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Ivy Ridge

September 13, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

There is a general trend among younger home buyers to go for smaller homes so you can spend more time on experiences outdoors. Among more mature buyers, downsizing is a trend, especially if there are amenities. If this is you, check out D.R. Horton’s newest townhome project in Lake Wylie called Ivy Ridge. You’ll be close to the Lake so you can fully enjoy the outdoors, but you will have a smaller home with low maintenance, wonderful amenities, and a great price point.

Ivy Ridge is under construction now, so you can help make this home fit your family and your unique needs. Ivy Ridge is located at Cypress Point, another new construction neighborhood just across the Buster Boyd Bridge in South Carolina. This is right in the heart of Lake Wylie, but is surrounded by shopping, restaurants, and has easy access to I-485 and I-77.

D.R. Horton is offering three unique floor plans for Ivy Ridge. Each 2-story home features 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a one car garage. These open floor plans have between 1674 and 1774 square feet and some plans feature a home office/den. Homes have energy efficient features, home warranties, and thoughtfully planned layouts. Prices start at $222,000 and can go higher depending on the plan and options.

Amenities for the neighborhood include Clubhouse, Pool, Bocce courts and Pickle Ball Courts. Ivy Ridge is currently zoned for award winning Clover Schools, an area of high demand. Just down the road you will find Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens and McDowell Nature Preserve. The area abounds with golf courses, country clubs, marinas, and even restaurants with boat docks.

Residents of Ivy Ridge are close enough for a commute to Uptown Charlotte, or just a night out to see a concert, catch a game, or visit a museum.

If you want to schedule a private tour of homes in Ivy Ridge, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

August Market Report

September 11, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Prices in the Charlotte area are on the rise and inventory is shrinking. If it feels like you’ve read this before, you have. This trend has been going on for a while and there appears to be no end in sight. This means that Charlotte is still a popular spot for people to purchase a home, but it can be hard to find the homes of your dreams due to lack of supply. This has led to homes selling above list price and multiple offer situations which can be stressful.

The monthly report from the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association is based on data from their subsidiary the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. The data is clear, the average sale price of a home in the Charlotte area was up 5.5% over last August. This was an increase from $294,534 to $310,691. This is an increase of $16,157 in just one year.

The supply of homes went down at the same time from 11,413 down to just 9,412. This is a 17.5% decrease and represents a 2.3 month supply of inventory. A balanced market between buyers and sellers is considered to be a 6 month supply.

When you look just at Lake Wylie in the data, you see that the numbers are headed in the same direction. The average sales price of a home in Lake Wylie went from $386,967 last August to $406,428 this August. This $19,461 difference is 5% higher than last year at this time.

The supply of homes in Lake Wylie decreased from 441 to 385. This leaves us with a 3.3 month supply, a decrease of 12.7% from last year.

The most interesting number for Lake Wylie this month is in pending sales. There was a 97.7% increase in pending sales from 88 last August to 174 this August. This bodes well for our sales numbers for next month as many of these additional sales will head to the closing table.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Liberty Hill

September 4, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

After a beautiful Labor Day weekend, many of us are ready to sell out homes and move to the Lake. That relaxed lifestyle is even more tempting so you can keep that laid-back feeling all year round. If that’s your goal, Liberty Hill is the place for you.

Located off of Handsmill Highway south of Highway 49, Liberty Hill is close to the heart of Lake Wylie, but far enough away to seem secluded. To the North, near the Buster Boyd Bridge you will find shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are restaurants on the water to enjoy the view, or you can drive your boat up and dock. Just across the Bridge, you’ll find additional options at Rivergate. You can tour Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens or McDowell Nature Preserve just a few minutes away. For the commuting folks, Uptown Charlotte isn’t far, and for work or pleasure, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is close as well.

Liberty Hill is popular because it has no HOA, is zoned for desirable and award winning Clover schools, and has lower South Carolina taxes. In fact, homes in Liberty Hill don’t come on the market often at all. In the last year, only two homes sold in the entire neighborhood. Currently there are three homes on the market with one of them already under contract. Waterfront homes command a premium, but non-waterfront homes still have large lots and many have water views.

Many of the homes in Liberty Hill were custom built around 2007. They have large lots, all over an acre, but some over 3 acres in size. This affords plenty of privacy as well as space for outdoor living. Many homes have pools, decks, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, sports courts, and more. Homes are grand in scale with most homes over 3,000 square feet. The three current listings are all over 6,000 square feet of living space.

If you are interested in a private tour of homes in Liberty Hill, call us at 803-831-8588 to schedule with us. To view current listings and create custom searches, click here to view our website.

Explore Oakton

August 26, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for an exclusive spot in Lake Wylie, homes in Oakton don’t come on the market often and they don’t last long when they do. In fact, in the last year, only one home sold in Oakton after only 5 days on the market. These estate sized homes have wooded large lots, side-entry garages, brick or stone facades, lower SC taxes, and are zoned for award winning Clover public schools.

Oakton is located just off Highway 49 near the Buster Boyd Bridge. This amazing spot has residents close to retail, dining, and entertainment. You are also close to marinas, public boat launches, and restaurants on the water so you can soak in the lake lifestyle. Just across the bridge is Rivergate for additional shopping and dining options. Proximity to I-77 and I-485 means that Uptown Charlotte is convenient, as is Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Homes in Oakton are grand in scale with many homes over 4,000 square feet of living space. This means that there is room for all of the amenities plus extras. These well appointed homes have gourmet kitchens, studies, open living areas, formal dining, fireplaces, and home offices. Most have at least 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Many homes in Oakton have outdoor living areas as well to take advantage of the serene setting. This includes decks, patios, in-ground pools, outdoor kitchens, screened-in porches, and sports courts. The neighborhood includes private boat storage for residents.

Homes in Oakton typically sell in the mid-$300’s to the mid-$400’s. These homes were built around 2008-2010 and many of them show like brand new. If you are interested in a home in the heart of Lake Wylie, give us a call at 803-8731-8588 and we will set up a private tour of homes in Oakton or any other Lake Wylie neighborhood. To view current listings and create custom searches, visit our website by clicking here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Harpers Green

August 21, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for an elegant townhome in walking distance to shopping, dining, and close to Lake Wylie, check out Harpers Green. This amazing gated community was built between 2010 and 2014 and is zoned for award winning Clover schools.

Harpers Green is located just west of the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 557 and close to the Buster Boyd Bridge. This means that residents can quickly get to Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, or public boat launches to ignore the world and be at peace with the lake. Just down the road is McDowell Nature Preserve and additional shopping and dining in The Palisades.

Homes in Harpers Green range in size from 2,000 to 2,200 square feet and have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. These homes have open floor plans, drop zones just inside the oversized one car garages, and lots of storage. Kitchens have oversized islands and many have stainless appliances.

The exteriors are varied, some with stone accents, some have shed dormers, shingles, or brick accents. Homes have patio areas, some with ceiling fans, yards, and firepits. The homeowners association is responsible for lawn maintenance, exterior maintenance, and trash service.

In the past year, 8 homes in Harpers Green have sold for between $205,000 and $265,000. Homes went under contract after an average of just 23 days on the market. Currently there are seven homes on the market here with four already under contract. List prices range from $215,000 to $252,900.

If you are interested in touring homes in Harpers Green, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create your own custom searches on our website here.