Lake Wylie Communities

Seclusion & security in gorgeous River Hills

February 24, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

River Hills on Lake Wylie is one of the area’s premier lakeside communities with nearly 1,100 single-family homes and condominiums.

Built in the the 1970s by Hilton Head’s Sea Pines Group, the gated community is built around the championship golf course of River Hills Country Club.

The neighborhood has tennis courts, a fitness center, swimming pools, community gardens and walking trails for residents to enjoy. Homeowners also have lake access via a private, full-service marina and boat slips for owners without waterfront access at their home.

River Hills is on the South Carolina side of Buster Boyd Bridge on Hwy 49 and is only 30 minutes from Rock Hill, Uptown Charlotte, Gastonia or Charlotte-Douglas Airport.

The award-winning Clover School District serves the neighborhood.

For more complete neighborhood details, see this neighborhood profile.

An average of 5.3 homes sold each month in River Hills during the last 12 months for an average sales price of $324,532.

There are currently 27 homes for sale in River Hills, ranging in price from $200,000 to $830,000. Nine of the homes are already under contract as of Feb. 24.

Six waterfront properties are listed for sale, including this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that is behind River Hills gates but technically not part of the property and therefore not in the HOA. This is a fantastic way to live on the water in a secure location without HOA fees! This seller is motivated, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to live on the water!

Twenty-seven homes listed represents approximately 5 months of inventory for the neighborhood, which is less than the 7 months inventory currently for both Lake Wylie and York County.

The highest price of a home sold in the past year was $610,000 for a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom 5,400-square-foot home on the golf course. The lowest price was a townhome that sold for $137,400. On average, River Hills’ properties sell for 97% of list price.

River Hills is a fantastic property in a prime lakeside location. Its diverse home styles and activities attract all types of people and families. There is something for everyone in River Hills!

Spotlight: Peninsula on Bayshore

February 21, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Bayshore Model Park F — LiveWell’s full-brick model home in The Peninsula on Bayshore

If you are looking for lakeside new construction in Belmont then look no further than The Peninsula on Bayshore. There are floor plans and price points to suit most families.

The neighborhood is located off South New Hope Road just north and across from Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

When you are ready to move into your new lakeside home, you will find the location is convenient to many nearby amenities. Downtown Belmont is convenient across the Armstrong Road bridge, and from there the Charlotte metro area is just about 25 minutes away.

If you happen to live and work in Belmont or the area then the beautiful, historic downtown area has plenty of local shops and businesses to keep you busy.

In the summer, the lake will be calling and you will be steps away from its shores. Based on the information from builder LiveWell Homes, there are water view lots but no waterfront lots. There are established homes not part of The Peninsula neighborhood that occupy the shoreline lots.

LiveWell did not provide information regarding community boat storage plans or water access/docks. Should there be no neighborhood access, the nearest public boat ramp is just down the road across the Armstrong Road bridge at the Allen Fishing access area.

Only new homes and lots are currently available in The Peninsula on Bayshore.

There are 14 home styles to choose from and customize on one-acre partially wooded lots. The builder offers 4 levels of homes – Cafe, Classic, Cottage and Estate series. Sizes range from 2,288 square feet to more than 3,700 square feet. Prices start in the $290,000s and go up to the high $300,000s.

One completed home sale has closed in the last 12 months. According to LiveWell’s web site, there are 13 other lots also sold as of Feb. 21.

The neighborhood is zoned for New Hope Elementary, Cramerton Middle and South Point High School.

LiveWell is one of the builders in Lake Wylie’s Palm Tree Cove II and The Retreat at Sunset Ridge. This is the company’s first community in Belmont.

York Co. proposes housing freeze

February 16, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

A new proposed ordinance would not allow any further building permits to be issued in York Co. communities where there is a concern of the impact of rapid growth, such as the Lake Wylie area.

The York County Council is moving to enforce this is in unincorporated areas of Fort Mill and Bethel townships, according to a Rock Hill Herald report.

In addition to the Lake Wylie area, the land between the Catawba River and North Carolina line would also be impacted by the proposed freeze.

Concern came from residents currently living in the high-growth areas that the areas were being overbuilt and that roadways were not meant to handle the increased traffic more building would bring.

All new construction of single-family and multi-family homes would be stopped until an impact study can be completed.

A detailed outline of the proposed ordinance is expected to be ready for a council vote April 4.

Concern over the construction boom is not a new issue for the Lake Wylie area. A little more than a year ago there were 20 subdivisions planned or under way. Those projects alone would cover 2,000 acres.

While the increased population helps the local economy, it also puts strain on public services, like roads and the school system.

York County Councilman Bruce Henderson last year called for a building moratorium and tighter restrictions on future construction. His effort failed, though the county has made an ongoing effort to change county codes.

It appears the county will revisit this issue again April 18. Population density is definitely a concern for an area and community that prides itself on living a laid-back, lakeside lifestyle.

Builder buys hundreds of acres on Lake Wylie

February 9, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Bonterra Builders has purchased a large tract of land near Lake Wylie in southwest Mecklenburg County, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer.

Bonterra, whose homes are also in Lake Wylie’s Heron Cove and Belmont’s Morgan Branch, purchased a 213-acre tract off York Road for approximately 6 million, the report said.

The land is southwest of McDowell Nature Preserve just before the bridge. The southern border of the land purchased abuts the waterfront homes on the north side of Boyd’s Cove.

The report did not give a timeline or a plan from Bonterra for the land.

Bonterra lists 29 communities in and around the Charlotte region it has planned or completed.

It builds homes in all price points from the $100,000s to near $900,000. The homes in Lake Wylie’s Heron Cove are large in size and are priced in the $400,000s.

With Bonterra’s development likely coming to the Boyd’s Cove area, now is the time to get in on a beautiful waterfront home there.

This gorgeous ranch built in 2000 has expansive waterfront views throughout and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.

The home has been fastidiously maintained and is ready for summer fun and watching sunsets from the porch!

Sunset Point: Affordable lakeside living

February 4, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Sunset Point on the shores of Lake Wylie is a beautiful community tucked away on the southeastern corner of the lake near Westminster Park.

Built in 2002, the neighborhood includes single-family detached homes and townhomes. It is one of the more affordable communities on the lake with waterfront homes.

Sunset Point is 20 miles south of Charlotte with convenient access to I-77. It is minutes from Fort Mill and Tega Cay.

Founded in 2002, Sunset Point has many amenities, such as a pool and cabana, grills and picnic area, private beach area with a picnic pavilion and a lakeside boardwalk.

The neighborhood also has a 64-space community boat storage area. Most waterfront homes in the community also have either private backyard docks or private community slips. Public access boat ramps for residents who do not have a boat slip or dock is available at nearby Ebenezer Park.

Interior homes usually range in the $200,000 to $300,000 range, while waterfront homes in Sunset Point can approach high $400,000s.

Currently, there are 2 homes listed in Sunset Point, both waterfront and listed at $450,000. Both homes are around 2,500 square feet.

The average sales price for a home in Sunset Point over the last 12 months was $234,050. There were no waterfront homes sold in the last year. The price per square foot for the homes sold averaged approximately $90.

The highest and lowest price of homes sold in the last year was $277,000 and $189,500, respectively.

Life on the lake attracts all kinds of buyers and Sunset Point is no different. The community is a diverse mix of young, single professionals, couples, families, retirees and empty-nesters.

If you thought waterfront or even water view living would bust your budget, think again. Keep an eye on homes available in Sunset Point!

Sportsplex one step closer to reality

February 2, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The York County Council on Monday approved a preliminary step to bring an athletic complex to the Lake Wylie area, according to a Rock Hill Herald report.

The council OK’d plans to set up a special tax district to help pay for the nearly $7 million complex that would be adjacent to Crowders Creek Elementary School.

The 50 acres adjacent to the school is owned by York County, however, the council members were split on who would ultimately run the complex, as the country does not want the responsibility.

Lake Wylie Sports Commission is the group behind the drive for the complex, but the commission does not want to run the complex. It is possible the special tax district, once established, would be the entity responsible for the complex, according to the report.

The hope is the complex, with 3 multipurpose and 3 baseball/softball diamonds, would drive more tourism by bringing sports tournaments to the Lake Wylie area. The hope is that local restaurants and lodging would also benefit from the proposed complex.

Signatures and fund-raising are the next step in bringing the facility to fruition.

In December, York City Council approved $2.45 million from its hospitality fund toward construction costs.

Ballots are to be circulated in 11 districts, and 2,751 signatures are needed in order for the sports complex special tax district proposal to be added to the November ballot.

Neighborhoods closest to the proposed complex are Autumn Cove at Lake Wylie and Tullamore, which is still being built out.

For the full story, see The Rock Hill Herald.

See our listing in Autumn Cove, a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2 bath home with numerous upgrades!

Spotlight: Belmont’s Adams Bluff

January 29, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you’re in the market for a house and like the idea of small-town living then look no further than Adams Bluff in beautiful downtown Belmont.

Just 3 blocks from the quaint center of town, Adams Bluff is south of Wilkinson Boulevard between Park and Catawba streets.

Moving to Belmont does not mean giving up conveniences, however. Downtown Belmont is bustling with restaurants, shops and Belmont’s own Rivermen Brewing Co., which will be within walking distance when it moves to its new downtown location on Ervin Street.

For commuters, downtown Charlotte is just 10 miles away, and the airport is only 6 miles. For recreation, the U.S. National Whitewater Center is a quick 6 miles down the road, as is the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

Homes in Adams Bluff range in size from about 1,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet. Despite being so close to downtown, the neighborhood is surrounded by wooded areas and has 4 walking trails throughout.

An average of 1 home has sold per month in Adams Bluff over the last 12 months. Currently, there are 3 homes listed on the market, all of which are under contract. Adams Bluff’s 3 months of market inventory is still well below the average for Belmont and Gaston County, which have 5.2 and 5.4 months, respectively.

Homes have sold for more than list price in the neighborhood during the past year, bringing the average seller discount to just 0.5%. Of the 12 homes sold, only 4 sold for below full list price or more than list price.

The highest and lowest sales prices in the neighborhood were $169,900 and $120,000. Expect to pay an average price per square foot of about $111 in Adams Bluff.

Belmont is rapidly evolving as a standalone destination and not simply a bedroom community for Charlotte’s work force, and Adams Bluff is a perfect place to call home!

The Landing: Lake life & the pursuit of happiness

January 26, 2016 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Great Clover schools, great location and York County taxes are just three reasons to consider moving into one of the beautiful homes in The Landing on Lake Wylie.

Located at Highway 49 near the intersection of Highway 274, the community is convenient to Charlotte, Rock Hill and Gastonia. Nearby Shoppes at the Landing offers retail, dining and business offices close to home. Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement are just up the road, and more dining and shopping options are further east on 49 toward the Buster Boyd Bridge.

For Landing residents there is a covered picnic area, a pool and clubhouse and a playground. There are also 2 miles of paved walking trails throughout the wooded neighborhood.

Developed by Crescent Communities and built by some of the country’s finest builders, such as Saussy Burbank, Shea Homes and David Weekly, The Landing has waterview, waterfront and interior homes available. There are also 4 sites for sale – 2 half-acre parcels and 2 three-quarter-acre sites still available ranging from $45,000 to $65,000. Home size requirements are minimum of 2,400 for a one-story ranch home or 2,600 for a two-story home.

Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in The Landing, two of which are under contract. None of the homes listed are on waterfront lots. They range in size from 2,800 square feet to 4,700 square feet. An average of 1.1 homes sell per month in The Landing, which puts the current inventory at just under 7.5 months. This is more than the average for Lake Wylie and York County, which each has 6.9 months of inventory.

The average price of a home in The Landing is $436,686 for the last 12 months. Expect to pay an average price per square foot of about $126 for a home in The Landing, which is the average during the last 12 months.

Twelve homes sold during the last year in The Landing for an average of 98% of list price. The highest price of a home sold was $744,000 for a waterfront home and lowest was $323,000.

You simply cannot go wrong living near the water, and The Landing is a fantastic, family-friendly choice!