Homes for sale in Lake Wylie

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oaks of Broadway

April 10, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

What a change a few years makes in a neighborhood. In 2017, Oaks of Broadway in York County, South Carolina, was a buyer’s market, but now it is definitely a seller’s market. Back in 2017, Oaks of Broadway was a new construction neighborhood with just a few residents. Now it is a flourishing community with no homes for sale.

The location for Oaks of Broadway is second to none. Right down the road is the York Recreation Complex with entrances to the Triple C Rail Trail and the York Bicycle Trail. There are many options for dining, shopping and entertainment in walking distance. Local public schools are nearby as well. A short drive will have you at the Walmart Supercenter. Also a short drive will have you at Lake Wylie.

Homes in Oaks of Broadway are single family with one or two car garage spaces. They range in size from 1,300 to just over 2,000 square feet of living space. Plans have three or four bedrooms and 1 ½ bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, and open floor plans. Most homes have outdoor living spaces to enjoy tree lined back yards.

In the last year, five homes sold in Oaks of Broadway with a range from $167,500 to $205,000 with an average sale price of $187,680. In the current housing market, any home that comes up for sale in Oaks of Broadway is sure to sell quickly, but there are no current listings at this time.

You have to be ready to go for listing or purchasing a home right now. We can help you get ready so you can jump on the next listing to hit in Oaks of Broadway. Call us at 803-831-8588 to get started. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

To read our original neighborhood spotlight on Oaks of Broadway, click here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Handsmill on Lake Wylie

April 2, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a great waterfront neighborhood in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, look no further than Handsmill on Lake Wylie. Handsmill is just 30 minutes from the center of Charlotte, North Carolina, has lower York County taxes, and coveted Clover schools. There are great neighborhood amenities and new construction homes available as well as a few lots left to build your dream home.

Handsmill on Lake Wylie is located off of Handsmill Highway on the South Carolina side of the Lake. It is just a few minutes away from downtown Lake Wylie and close to highway access. There are many nearby restaurants, places to shop, state parks, recreation and all of the conveniences you need.

Community amenities include a community clubhouse with outdoor pool, playground, and fitness center. The neighborhood is gated and also has streetlights for safety. In addition there are walking trails leading to a lake access with community dock and boat slips for lease to residents.

There are currently 7 homes for sale in Handsmill on Lake Wylie and all of them are under contract. There is one lot for sale. Homes with lake frontage command a premium of course and typically list for over $1 million. Interior homes are typically in the $400,000-$600,000 range. Homes have been selling quickly after listing with many going under contract in less than a week.

In the last year, 13 homes sold in the neighborhood and 5 lots also sold. Sale prices ranged from $460,000 to $1,700,000 for existing homes and $55,000 to $400,000 for lots depending on if they have lake frontage or not.

You have to be ready to go for listing or purchasing a home in the current market. We can help you get a jump on the next listing to hit in Handsmill on Lake Wylie if you call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

February Market Report Greater Lake Wylie Area

March 17, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

As expected, the February numbers from the Canopy Realtor Association from the Canopy MLS system are yet again showing low inventory and rising home prices. Homes are selling quickly and new listings can’t keep pace with demand from buyers. This trend looks to continue for at least another month, but with vaccine rates rising, people will soon feel confident to change where they live so we should see a rise in new listings in the coming months.

When you look at the Charlotte Region (which includes 12 counties in North Carolina and 4 counties in South Carolina) you see that we are now down to just 2,958 homes for sale. This is down 64.2% from the 8,267 homes last February which was considered at the time to be historically low inventory. Median home price rose 11.7% from $262,640 to $293,495. New listings were down year over year by 6.2% representing just 4,481 new listings this month. Homes are going under contract on average in 31 days, even including new construction which typically pushes that number much higher.

When you look just at the numbers for Lake Wylie, you see that there are only 83 homes on the market, down 76.2% from the 349 homes last February. This represents just a 0.5 month supply of homes making it an extreme seller’s market.

Many sellers are commanding high prices for their homes, up to and in some cases over list prices. In fact, the average price a seller is getting on their home right now is 101.1% of the list price. The average home is now selling for 20.9% more than last February, up to $445,902.

There were just 119 new listings in February, down 14.4% from the year before. Pending sales were up 19.5% showing that there is still high demand. These homes are selling on average 34 days after listing.

You have to be ready to go for listing or purchasing a home in the current market. To find out what you need to do to be prepared to buy or sell a home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Anchorage at Tega Cay Lake Wylie | Lake Wylie Realty

March 4, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The motto of Tega Cay is “The Good Life” and Anchorage in Tega Cay is a great place to live that motto. Anchorage has abundant neighborhood amenities, convenient highway access, and feeds to award winning Fort Mill schools.

This amazing neighborhood is located on a peninsula close to many parks, from pocket parks to sports facilities. It is just down the road from Tega Cay Marina and Boat Rentals. It only takes a few minutes to get to shopping and dining options, and an Uptown commute is a breeze.

Amenities in Anchorage include a clubhouse, fitness center, golf course, playground, pool, recreation area, tennis courts, walking trails, and Lake Wylie of course.

Homes in Anchorage have a variety of sizes and styles, and many are completely custom built. They were built in the mid-1990’s to early 2010’s, with the occasional lot selling for a new custom build. Homes closer to town start in the $300’s, but as you get out on the peninsula with water frontage, homes sell for over $1 million and are packed with luxury features. Many waterfront homes feature private pools, cabanas, private boat docks, outdoor living areas and much more.

In the last year, 10 homes sold in Anchorage with an average sale price of just over $650,000. Currently there is one lot for sale that is already under contract. With the low inventory we are having, it is rare for a new listing to come on the market, but we are ready to help you the minute a new listing is available.

For more information on buying or selling a home in Anchorage or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Windswept Cove Lake Wylie

February 24, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Look no further than Windswept Cove for a great waterfront neighborhood with large lots, custom homes, and fantastic amenities. Children in Windswept Cove mostly attend coveted Clover schools, though there are many private and charter options nearby. Residents enjoy lower South Carolina taxes, but enjoy the best of lakeside living. Environmental covenants in the neighborhood ensure that this natural paradise will remain a haven for people and wildlife for years to come.

Windswept Cove is located on Big Allison Creek with views of the creek and the main channel of Lake Wylie. There are 119 custom homesites in the 224 acres of Windswept Cove with an average lot size of 1.6 acres. Lots are sometimes available for custom building, though many have been built already saving you the hassle of new construction.

Homes can vary in size from 2,300 to over 7,600 square feet. Prices can vary as well due to the size of the home and location of the lot. In the last year, just one home sold for $522,000, but prices can approach and even go over $1 million for a large home with lake frontage. Homes are loaded with luxury features such as 3 car garages, home offices, custom cabinetry, fully finished basements, and chef’s kitchens.

Neighborhood amenities include a pool and clubhouse for resident’s use. There is also neighborhood lake access. There is public lake access nearby as well with a boat ramp for larger watercraft. Sidewalks connect the two parts of the neighborhood and allow residents to safely walk, bike, or run on the streets which are not a cut through for traffic.

There is currently one lot in Windswept Cove for sale where you can bring your builder to create the custom home of your dreams on a 1.65 acre lot. The one home for sale is already under contract.

If you want to be the first to know when a home in Windswept Cove or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area becomes available, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Chapel Cove

February 22, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you want to be a part of a new lakefront community with great amenities but don’t want the hassle of new construction, check out Chapel Cove. This community has new homes, but is in the last phase of construction so the vehicles and noise will be gone soon. This gives you all the time in the world to enjoy the peace and quiet of the lake lifestyle.

Chapel Cove is located just off Shopton Road West on the North Carolina side of Lake Wylie in the Steele Creek area. Residents can quickly get on the highway for an Uptown commute, head to a sporting event, concert, or shopping trip. There are many nearby options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.

Three builders developed the neighborhood, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, and Fielding Homes. This means that there are many different floor plans, options, and styles of homes to choose from. Homes range from 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-5.5 bathrooms, and 2,800 to over 6,000 square feet. In the past year homes sold for between $325,000 to $725,000 with the average sale price coming in at $460,000.

Neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen, fitness rooms, and multi-use club room. Outside you’ll find a swimming pool with splash area, basketball courts, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. There are walking and biking trails winding through the neighborhood with both hard and soft surfaces. Pocket parks are throughout the community as well as a playground. One of the trails will wind through and take you to a kayak and canoe launch with kayaks provided by the neighborhood.

There are just a handful of homes on the market, but they are all currently under contract. According to builders, there are two unreleased lots still to be developed. We can help you find the perfect home in Chapel Cove as soon as it hits the market.

For more information on amazing homes in Chapel Cove or any other neighborhood 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: Regency at Palisades

February 11, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a low maintenance luxurious existence, Regency at Palisades is perfect for you. This amazing 1,500 acre master planned Toll Brothers neighborhood has everything you are looking for and more. Lakeside living with resort style amenities at their finest, all within 30 minutes of Uptown Charlotte or Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Amenities are extensive in Regency at Palisades. There is a lifestyle director who can help you take advantage of everything they have to offer. From the clubhouse with a full calendar of activities, to the indoor and outdoor pools, bocce courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, walking trails, spa, billiards and game room and much more, there is something to entice every resident.

Homes in Regency at Palisades all have owner’s suites on the first floor and there are 8 different floor plans to choose from. Each can be customized to fit your family’s particular needs. Homes have between 2 and 5 bedrooms and 3-5 bathrooms. They start at an easy to care for 1,700 square feet but can be upwards of 3,700 square feet. In the past year, homes sold for a range between $392,000 and $671,000 with the average price coming in at $523,000. There are currently 50 homes on the market with only two of them not already under contract. This popular area has homes going quickly so be sure to act fast.

For more information on a quick move-in home or customizing and building a home in Regency at Palisades or any other neighborhood 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.

9 Sunrise Point Lane Dream Home

February 4, 2021 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Life is better on the lake!!! 9 Sunrise Point Lane is proof of this. This custom McSpadden “smart” home sits on a private peninsula in the coveted, gated, country club community of River Hills. The house is zoned for award-winning Clover schools, but has low South Carolina taxes. There are almost too many features to mention, but we’ll give it a try.

This immaculate home features over 7,000 square feet of living space and is truly an entertainers dream. There are 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half-baths giving plenty of space for your family and guests to enjoy the lake.

There are too many features to list in this one-of-a-kind home, but here’s a partial list:

3 car garage with workshop with dust collection and air filtration systems
TimberTech dock with covered boat lift and wave runner ramps
Exercise area with sauna and full bathroom
Salt water pool with waterfall and spa
Lake views from each room
Home office with dual work areas and custom cabinetry
Chef’s kitchen with professional grade appliances and 11 foot granite island with walnut inlay
3-stop elevator
Gameroom and wet bar

Built in 2008, this home has all of the modern features you want, and all of the luxurious appointments you desire. This entertainer’s dream home can be yours, but don’t delay or you could miss it.

For more information or to schedule a private tour of this or any other home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. To view the full listing click here. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.