Lake Wylie Real Estate Information

Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunset Ridge

July 10, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Rarely does a home in Sunset Ridge come on the market. These homes are truly remarkable and they don’t stay on the market long. They are located right along Lake Wylie Road near Highway 49 in close proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Public boat ramps are just a few miles away. Children attend highly rated Clover Schools and parents pay lower South Carolina taxes.

Homes in Sunset Ridge are custom made and sit on large lots, some approaching two acres. This gives plenty of space for outdoor living including outdoor kitchens, sports courts, pools, firepits, lawn games and much more. Homes are grand in scale with most well over 3,000 square feet of living area. This means plenty of storage, great custom features, and flex spaces sure to please any family.

These homes are right around the corner from the new construction community called The Retreat at Sunset Ridge which is in close-out mode. There is currently only one new construction home left on the market.

In the last year, just two homes sold in Sunset Ridge. They had between 3 and 4 bedrooms and each had 3.5 bathrooms. Both had well over 3,000 square feet of living space and three car garages. One home sold for full list price at $565,000, the other home sold for 99% of the list price of $495,000.

If you are interested in learning more about Sunset Ridge or any other Lake Wylie community, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Kings Grove Manor

July 3, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for your next family home, look no further than Kings Grove Manor. This great neighborhood is located near Lake Wylie and McDowell Nature Preserve and has both existing homes and new construction homes available. There are great neighborhood amenities including pool, cabana, and community walking trails. It takes no time to get to Uptown Charlotte, and has low South Carolina taxes and desirable Clover schools.

Builder Mattamy Homes is still offering new construction homes in Kings Grove Manor featuring one and two-story designs. These homes start in the mid-$200’s and have 1,700 to 2,700 square feet with 3-5 bedrooms and 2-3.5 bathrooms. Seven floor plans are available with the ability to customize and personalize these homes to fit your family.

Existing homes in the neighborhood were built in the past few years so they show like new. They have similar features to the new construction homes, but may be just right for you since they are ready to move in. All homes have easy to maintain small lots with two car garages.

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Kings Grove Manor, with three resales and four new construction. This represents just 3 months of inventory, compared to the 6.7 months supply for the whole of Lake Wylie.

If you are interested in touring homes in Kings Grove Manor, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings on our website here and also create custom searches to help find your perfect next home.

Explore Forest Oaks

July 3, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a great family friendly neighborhood near Lake Wylie, South Carolina, look no further than Forest Oaks. This great spot is adjacent to River Hills Country Club and just steps away from the shore. Right down the road is the Buster Boyd Bridge with many shopping and dining options, some even within walking distance. About 5 minutes down the road is public boat access so you can take advantage of the full Lake lifestyle. This location is also perfect for anyone with an Uptown Charlotte commute.

Homes in Forest Oaks were built between 1989 and 2009, with most of the homes built in the early 2000’s. Homes range in size from 1,100 to 2,300 square feet. That makes them the perfect starter size for a small family or for downsizing from a larger home. Homes have 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Yards are small and easy to care for, and exteriors are low maintenance.

In the past year, 22 homes sold in Forest Oaks. This is a great neighborhood to watch closely as there are currently six homes on the market. Prices typically range from $155,000 to $231,000 so these homes are much less expensive than many other areas of Lake Wylie. There is currently a 3.4 month supply of inventory which is compared to a 6.4 month supply in the whole of Lake Wylie. This means that Forest Oaks is currently in a seller’s market.

If you would like a private tour of homes in Forest Oaks, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings on our website here and also create custom searches to help find your perfect next home.

Proposals for Extension of Light Rail

June 27, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

County leaders for York County recently met to consider proposals for extension of the Lynx light rail system in Charlotte. They heard four small area plan proposals with one potentially serving the Lake Wylie area. This could be great for bringing in commuters and reducing traffic. It could also bring a lot of day-trippers for weekend fun on the lake.

The light rail plan proposals are a way to look at the area in a different way. This means that leaders have to look at how the light rail may affect properties in the proposed path, look at supporting infrastructure, and look at opportunities for how development patterns may change. There is also a potential that the light rail could head to Rock Hill as well which could be a place to park and ride until a Lake Wylie corridor comes to fruition. The Rock Hill connection is especially likely as the Charlotte Panthers just announced that they are building a training facility there.

There are many more steps to take after the proposals are laid out. There are traffic studies, land acquisition, and much more. There will be interstate cooperation by North and South Carolina. There will be funding hurdles and bureaucratic hurdles to be cleared, but it is an exciting prospect for many people.

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

To read more about these proposals, visit the Herald Online here.

Take a Closer Look: Tioga Pointe

June 26, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Homes in Tioga Pointe don’t come up for sale often so you have to be ready when one comes on the market. These amazing homes are grand in scale and reside on large lots right on the shores of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. This means lower South Carolina taxes, highly sought after Clover schools, and great proximity to Uptown Charlotte.

Tioga Pointe is located just off of Lake Wylie Road close to the junction with Highway 49. This gives residents great access to highways leading to shopping, dining, and entertainment. It also means a quick trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, or a straightforward commute to Uptown Charlotte.

In the past year, just three homes sold in Tioga Pointe ranging from $460,000 to $628,000. These homes sit on lots of at least an acre in size and range from 3,050 to 3,849 square feet. Three or four bedrooms are the most common with 2.5 to 5 full bathrooms. Many of these homes were custom built and have all of the features you could ask for. Some have gourmet kitchens, home offices, second living quarters, in-ground salt water pools, and much more. There is no HOA for the neighborhood.

There is currently only one home on the market in Tioga Pointe. If you would like to schedule a private tour of that home, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view all current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: The Coves on River Oaks

June 22, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just two miles North of the Buster Boyd Bridge sits the beautiful neighborhood of The Coves on River Oaks. This fabulous location is home to 160 homes situated within the 250-acre planned development. There is great proximity to the lake with many homes having water views and some with water frontage. There are many options nearby for shopping, dining, and entertainment as well as public boat ramps for water access.

May Green Properties was the developer on The Coves on River Oaks, though homes were built by a variety of custom home builders. This helps each home to feel unique through design, features, building materials, and style. Lots are large, all are over one acre and many over two acres. The large lots accommodate grand homes with most homes in the 3,800-4,900 square foot range.

Homes in The Coves on River Oaks typically have between 4 and 5 bedrooms and 3.5-4.5 bathrooms. Many of these homes have home offices, media rooms, bonus rooms, flex spaces, gourmet kitchens, butlers pantries, and outdoor living spaces including many with private pools.

There are currently 4 homes for sale in The Coves on River Oaks and all are currently under contract. These homes are highly desirable and go under contract quickly. Price ranges for these listings is from $545,000 to $925,000 with the premium price going to a waterfront property. In the past year homes sold for between $515,000 and $679,000 though none was a waterfront listing.

Desirable schools are another draw to The Coves on River Oaks as current zoning is for award winning Clover Schools. Residents also enjoy lower South Carolina taxes. All this and more within commuting distance to Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Gastonia, or Uptown Charlotte.

If you are interested in learning more about The Coves on River Oaks, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can create custom searches and view current listings on our website here.

To read more about The Coves on River Oaks, click here.

Take a Closer Look: Masons Crossing

June 22, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Right on the waterfront of Lake Wylie you will find a wonderful community of Masons Crossing. This spot is great as highway access is just 15 miles away. This means that you get a waterfront retreat within commuting distance to Uptown Charlotte. There are also great options nearby for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also convenient are Carowinds, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Homes in Masons Crossing are grand in scale and have estate sized lots. These custom homes are stunning and have amazing features making each home unique. Waterfront lots command a premium, but are worth every penny with amazing year round views in addition to boat houses, floating docks, stunning decks and porches to capture the lake lifestyle.

Masons Crossing is currently zoned for award winning and desirable Clover schools. Residents get all of this and lower South Carolina taxes. In the past year, homes in Masons Crossing sold for between $442,000 and $1,275,000. Homes typically have between 2,500 and 7,300 square feet of living space.

With five homes currently on the market, Masons Crossing currently has a 15 month supply of homes. This is compared to the 6.4 month supply for the whole of Lake Wylie and the 4.8 month supply in York County. This means that Masons Crossing is in a buyers market at the moment.

To view additional information about Masons Crossing, click here. To schedule a private tour of homes in Masons Crossing, call us at 803-831-8588. To view all current listings and create custom searches, visit our website here.

How to Tell If You Should Fix Before Listing

June 14, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

One of the most important things you will do before listing your home for sale, is to evaluate if you need to make repairs. It can be hard to know if a repair is worth making or if you should leave it for the next owners. Houzz.com published a list that can help you through the process.

The first step is to figure out more about the market in your area. Having a Realtor on your team is great at this point as they can help you to know the market, and know the condition and upgrades in homes in your area.

They can help you find out if homes selling quickly or slowly. Are sellers getting more than asking price, or are homes selling at a discount. Are most of the homes updated already, or are they fixer-uppers. Are you looking for a quick sale or are you willing to wait a little bit longer for the perfect buyer?

Once you decide if you are going to fix your home, you need to see if the repairs you need to make are worth making. Is it an easy fix? Will it substantially affect the look and feel of the property? Can you get away with a less expensive fix or refresh? Will you lose money if you decide not to do the repair? Could it be a deal breaker for a buyer?

When you have decided about fixes and gotten them completed, it is time to get your Realtor over to your property (possibly again). Your Realtor can help you assess the market in your area so you can make sure you have made the best upgrades and fixes to be as competitive as possible. They can also help you stage your home to show the best way and schedule professional photographs to make it your home stand out in your listing.

If you are preparing to list your home in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can help you to get top dollar for your home. To view current listings and create custom searches, click here.

To read more of the article in Houzz, click here.