lake wylie real estate

Custom Build in The Retreat at Sunset Ridge

September 9, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are one of the many people who desire the laid-back lake lifestyle, The Retreat at Sunset Ridge might be the place for you. This desirable neighborhood is tucked away and private, but is still convenient to Lake Wylie, Clover, and Uptown Charlotte. The neighborhood features new construction custom estate homes. There are existing homes that occasionally come on the market, or you can build your dream home from the ground up.

Homes in the neighborhood are typically between 2,600 to over 4,400 square feet. They can have anywhere from three to six bedrooms, owner’s suites, guest suites, gourmet kitchens, media rooms, and many more custom features. Homes typically sell in the $500,000’s and land typically sells for $50,000-$85,000 depending on size, topography, and proximity to the lake.

In the last year, only four homes sold in The Retreat at Sunset Ridge. This means that there is not much turnover in the neighborhood which is great if you already own a home there, but can make things tricky if you are trying to get into the neighborhood. That’s where we can help because we know the moment a home is listed on the market, and in some instances, we know before a home is listed and we can help you to be the first to get a sneak peek.

There are currently two homes on the market in The Retreat at Sunset Ridge and both of them are already under contract. There are also 5 lots currently for sale which are perfect for getting a start on your dream home. If you would like to schedule a private tour of homesites, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can help you get in contact with approved builders for the neighborhood to start you on your way.

You do not want to miss a home in The Retreat at Sunset Ridge, and for more homes available and other great neighborhoods in and around Lake Wylie, be sure to visit LKWRealty.com.

Explore Emerald Point

July 23, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a waterfront condo on Lake Wylie with little to no maintenance, look no further than Emerald Point. This amazing spot sits on one of the best views on the lake. These stunning views come in one of the lake’s largest condominium communities. The area has beautiful landscaping, community boat docks, swimming pool, club house, pier, and tennis courts.

Emerald Point is in the perfect location, just five minutes from I-485. This means that you can quickly get to Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport or any other part of the city with ease. There are many nearby just off Shopton Road. You will find grocery stores, restaurants, and plenty of shopping at and around Charlotte Premium Outlets.

Homes in Emerald Point are typically 2-3 bedrooms with 2-3 bathrooms. Many of the homes have been renovated to include high end features such as granite counters, hardwood flooring, custom closets and more. To take advantage of the views of the lake, homes have outdoor living spaces for gathering, eating, or just sitting and reading a book.

In the past year, 14 homes sold in Emerald Point and most of them sold in less than a month. They are very popular so you have to act fast when one comes on the market. There are currently three homes for sale, but they are all already under contract. Homes typically sell for between $185,000 to $359,000. Prices vary depending on if they have a waterfront view, deeded boat slip, and size and number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

If you are interested in a home in Emerald Point or another neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can create custom searches of current listings on our website here.

Keep An Eye Out For Trinity Townes

July 23, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Coming August 10th, there will be a new townhome development in Tega Cay brought to you by Ryan Homes. Named Trinity Townes, homes will start in the $280,000’s to the $350,000’s. Homes will be part of the highly desirable Fort Mill School District and will have lower South Carolina property taxes.

Homes in Trinity Townes will be three story townhomes with up to 2,300 square feet of living space, and two car garages. There are options which include a first floor bedroom, covered porch, and outdoor fireplace. Kitchens are large and open to living rooms making the space feel even more grand. Bedrooms are generous with ample closet space.

One of the best parts of Trinity Townes is proximity to Lake Wylie and Baxter Village. This means that you have shopping, dining, and recreation all within a few minutes. There are public access points nearby for boat launching at Nivens Creek Landing which is less than a mile away. There is easy access to I-77 for a morning commute as well.

Homes are not yet on the market, but are expected to be available starting August 10th. If you are interested in learning more about the process of buying a new construction home, give us a call, we work for you, but the seller will pay our costs. We can help you make sure you are getting the best deal and the most options and upgrades for your money.

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 create custom searches of current listings on our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Carolina Orchards

June 19, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

There has been a big trend recently of active communities for adults age 55 and over. Carolina Orchards is a prime example of just such a place done right. It has luxurious homes and resort style amenities in a maintenance-free setting all in Fort Mill, SC, just minutes away from Lake Wylie.

Carolina Orchards is brought to you by Del Webb-Pulte homes and is located on the west side of Fort Mill, SC just off SC highway 460 across from Springfield Elementary School. This great location is close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in Fort Mill, as well as being less than 10 miles to Tega Cay. It will take around 25 minutes to get to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and 25 minutes to get to Uptown Charlotte.

Homes in Carolina Orchards range from 2-4 bedrooms with 2-4.5 bathrooms in 1,263 to almost 3,000 square feet of living space. These homes are new construction and can be customized to meet your needs. Most of the plans are ranch style, though there are some plans with two stories. Homes have open floor plans with space inside and outside for entertaining.

Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, hobby rooms, game rooms, indoor pool, outdoor pool, and sports facilities for pickleball, bocce, tennis, and a dog park. There are indoor and outdoor gathering spaces as well as great walking throughout the neighborhood.

In the last year, 40 homes sold in Carolina Orchards for between $275,000 and $617,015 with an average sale price of $439,207. There are currently 10 homes on the market representing 2.9 months of inventory. The wider Fort Mill area has a 4 month supply of homes for sale at the moment.

If you are 55 or older and are interested in this amazing neighborhood, give us a call at 803-831-8588 and we will schedule a tour of available homes. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Join the Lake Life

June 11, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

What better gift can you give your dad this Father’s Day than a new home on Lake Wylie? There are so many to choose from at all different price points. What better way to escape the heat than to join the many people who already enjoy the lake lifestyle?

So, you’ve decided to become a homeowner. What’s the next step? You need a Realtor to help you through the process. They are trained professionals who work just for you to walk you through the largest single investment you will probably make in your lifetime.

The first step they will help you through is to get pre-qualified for a loan. This process can be time consuming as you need to provide documentation of your finances to your loan originator. This will include information about your employment, your bank records, and outstanding debts. This will help you know how much home you can afford.

When you have this information, it is time to circle back with your Realtor to start looking for homes. This will initially be done with a search engine like this one here. Your Realtor has even more search parameters they can set up for you in a custom search so they can narrow down your prospective homes.

Once you have narrowed your search, it is time to go and see the homes in person. It can be hard to tell from photos what the feel of a home is, be sure to pay particular attention to the neighborhood, the location of amenities, the distance to shops and entertainment. It’s a good idea to view the home at different times of day to see traffic to and from work.

The next step is to choose the home of your dreams and work with your Realtor to craft an offer. There could be a few rounds of negotiations, or it could be a done deal the first time. It all depends on how many other people are vying for the same home.

When you have an accepted offer, you need to schedule to have the home inspected to make sure there are no outstanding maintenance issues. If there are, this is time for another round of negotiations where the seller will either fix issues or give you money to compensate you for repairs you will have to do once you own the home.

The next steps are all about getting your loan in order. You will need to provide further documentation to your loan originator, then once all of the paperwork is done, you head to the closing table. You will sign paperwork and the home is yours. Get ready to jump into Lake Wylie as you become the newest resident.

If you are ready to get the process started, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Featured Listing: 228 Ridge Reserve Drive

February 26, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you have been thinking about building your dream home in the Lake Wylie area, look no further than our new listing at 228 Ridge Reserve Drive. This amazing property is just about a third of an acre in highly desirable Heron Cove. We just wrote yesterday about this wonderful neighborhood, if you want to read the full article, click here.

228 Ridge Reserve Drive is a great lot on a cul-de-sac street with great woods ready for you to custom build the home of your dreams. The requirements of the lot call for at least a 2,200 square foot home that can be on a basement or crawl space. You can bring your own builder, or use one of the neighborhood builders.

The location of Heron Cove is great as it is just across the Buster Boyd Bridge in the heart of Lake Wylie. This means that you are in perfect position to take advantage of local shops, restaurants and community events. Being in South Carolina means lower taxes, but you still get to take advantage of excellent Clover schools. Uptown Charlotte is a quick commute, and quick highway access will make a short trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Heron Cove is an upscale community with amenities already built and ready for use. There is a pool and clubhouse in addition to waterfront park and dry boat storage. There are walking trails, a gazebo, and you are walking distance to swimming in the lake.

Don’t miss out on one of the last lots in the established community in Heron Cove. Call us at 803-831-8588 to schedule a private tour of the property and the entire neighborhood. To view this listing, click here. To view all current listings and create custom searches, visit our website here.

Explore Heron Cove

February 25, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Of the many amazing lakefront neighborhoods in Lake Wylie, Heron Cove may be one of our favorites. The location is great, the schools are excellent, and you can’t beat the lake views. The community is further strengthened by amenities and local activities for all ages. This is a great place to call home.

To get to Heron Cove, take Highway 49 across the Buster Boyd Bridge, the neighborhood is just across the bridge and to the right. This means that residents are near shopping, restaurants, and community events. The neighborhood is zoned for Clover schools, one of the best in South Carolina, but you get the advantage of lower South Carolina taxes.

As you enter the community you will see the amenities including Waterfront Park. This park has swimming, and fishing. There is a storage rack for resident’s canoes, picnic and barbecue grills and a fire pit. There is a playground for the kids as well as Heron Park Swim Club and walking trails throughout the community. There is also dry-boat storage for residents.

Lots in Heron Cove are large, coming in mostly over an acre with old growth trees on a quiet peninsula on the lake. Homes were custom built, and tend to average 4,000 square feet and are packed with features. Many homes have coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, bonus rooms and some even have basements.

Currently there are 5 homes on the market in Heron Cove representing 10 months of inventory. The rest of Lake Wylie has just a 4.5 month supply of homes so buyers may have the upper hand in negotiations.

Heron Cove is a stunning neighborhood on beautiful Lake Wylie that you don’t want to miss! To schedule a private tour of homes in Heron Cove or any other Lake Wylie neighborhood, give us a call at 803-831-8588. To view all current listings and create custom searches, visit our website here.

January Market Report

February 20, 2020 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

The monthly report from the newly named Canopy MLS is in. When you look at the entire Charlotte area which includes many counties in South Carolina, the same trend we have been following for a while is still in place. Prices are up while supply is down and there appears to be no relief in sight as new listings are almost stagnant. This is persisting despite high demand for new homes with closed sales and pending sales up year over year.

When you look into the numbers for the Lake Wylie area, some of the trends are intact, while some are different. In Lake Wylie inventory of homes for sale is down 37.8% from last year at this time. This should have driven prices up, but it is the opposite. The average home sale was actually down 16.6% from $465,313 to $387,899. Keep in mind that numbers in Lake Wylie can be skewed due to the small sample size, for instance one premium lakefront home can have a big impact.

New listings, pending listings, and closed sales are all up from the same time last year, 27.6%, 40.9% and 10.7% respectively. This bodes well for the area as we can possibly start to recover from some of the inventory slump. Homes are selling quickly showing that there is still a strong demand for homes in the area. The average home was under contract within just 56 days with the closing happening after 106 days.

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.