Lake Wylie Realtors

Featured Listing: 13525 Grand Palisades Parkway

June 6, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Rarely does a unique opportunity come up in The Palisades. This one of a kind custom home by Kingswood Homes is in an exclusive gated enclave containing just 7 homes. The location is perfect and is walking distance to amenities. Neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse, golf course, equestrian facilities, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, recreation area, walking trails, and playground.

This home is truly custom and built by one of the finest builders in Charlotte. To see more of their projects and to check out their reputation, visit them at kingswoodhomes.com. This home is consistent with their attention to detail and unrivaled quality.

Coming through the gates, you will first see the paver driveway and side entry garage. The flagstone front porch will lead you into the home where you will be enchanted by the gleaming hardwood floors and high ceilings. The home is open from back to front and the high ceilings are accented by a detailed coffered ceiling in the living room. You’ll love the chef’s kitchen with large island and custom cabinetry. Entertaining is a breeze in the huge outdoor living area complete with fireplace and built-in grill. This home shows like new.

Throughout the 4,297 square feet of this home, there is a space for every member of your family. There are 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with the bonus room counting as one of the bedrooms. Each room has ample storage and abundant natural light.

To schedule a private tour of this amazing home, call us at 803-831-8588. To see the full listing for this property, click here. To view additional listings and create custom searches, click here.

Lake Wylie Confirmed Attractive for Retirees

May 24, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Niche, a Pittsburgh-based research and review site, just released their rankings for the top spots in the Charlotte area for retirees and those soon to reach retirement. Lake Wylie and surrounding communities rank high on the list and it’s not hard to see why. The Lake lifestyle and abundance of great homes are attractive all on their own, but Niche also measured many other factors to come up with a score for each area. Some of those included share of residents 65 or older, proximity to amenities such as restaurants, golf courses, exercise facilities, and health care. The categories were weighted with percentage of residents 65 years or older getting the most at 15%.

Belmont came in at #18 in the Charlotte area and nationally in at number 3,984. The area gets an A grade for Public Schools, Housing, Good for Families, and Jobs. B grades were earned for Cost of Living, Outdoor Activities, Crime and Safety, Nightlife, Weather, Health and Fitness, and Commute.

Lake Wylie as a whole came in at #12 in the Charlotte area and nationally in at number 2,977. Lake Wylie gets A grades for Public Schools, Housing, Good for Families and Jobs. B grades were given out for Cost of Living, Outdoor Activities, Crime and Safety, Nightlife, Diversity, Weather, and Health and Fitness. The only C given here was for Commute.

Tega Cay came in at #4 in the entire Charlotte area and 1,411 nationally. This great area received A grades for Public Schools, Housing, Good for Families, and Jobs. B grades were awarded for Cost of Living, Outdoor Activities, Crime and Safety, Nightlife, Diversity, Weather, and Health and Fitness. They did however receive a C for commute.

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

To read more about the Niche rankings, see the full story in the Charlotte Business Journal.

Just Listed: 5929 Johnson Road

May 8, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Newly listed is a true lakefront custom home that leaves no detail to chance. Careful thought, meticulous planning, and exquisite execution brought this amazing home together. Now it can be yours with only enjoyment ahead.

This home is located on a cove off the main channel of Lake Wylie with a Clover address that feeds to award winning and desirable Clover schools. The home is located within a community, but is not a part of the HOA. The lot is very private and is a dockable waterfront homesite. The home sits on an acre of property giving privacy, but also room for outdoor entertainment and living spaces.

This home is unique as it has a fully finished basement, as well as a carriage house with a suite perfect for a caregiver or the in-laws complete with full kitchen. Also included are a en-suite laundry, fitness room, and home office. You’ll be amazed at the custom built-ins, the chef’s kitchen, and the details like chair rail and wood inset trey ceiling.

You’ll love to relax on the deck or have morning coffee on the screened-in porch. The view of the lake is phenomenal. You can tool around the neighborhood on a golf cart and park it in its own private garage. You’ll also love the abundance of natural light that plays on the vaulted ceiling in the main living area.

To schedule a private tour of this home, give us a call at 803-831-8588. You can view the full listing and see additional photos here. To view additional listings and create custom searches, visit our website here.

Neighborhood Spotlight: The Lakes at Derby Downs

May 3, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a custom home in an equestrian community in York County, look no further than The Lakes at Derby Downs. Though not on Lake Wylie, this charming neighborhood boasts peaceful ponds and oversized lots, perfect for a personal retreat.

Homes in The Lakes at Derby Downs vary in size from 2,300 to almost 5,000 square feet of living space. They have a variety of styles and architectural features. Some of the homes have basement lots, some have attached 4 car garages. Most of the homes have large kitchens with islands. Homes have between 3 and 5 bathrooms and 2 to 3.5 bathrooms. Additional features of some homes include coffee bars, sunken family rooms, in-ground pools, screened porches, high ceilings, spa-like bathrooms, deluxe owner’s suites and much more. Many of the homes have over 3 acres of land, perfect for outdoor sports of all kinds, as well as outdoor living spaces. The neighborhood contains equestrian facilities and equestrian trails.

Prices in Derby Downs are typically in the high $200,000’s to the high $400,000’s depending on size of the lot and of the home. Over the past few years, only one or two homes sells in this area meaning that residents don’t want to give up these amazing homes. If this is the spot for you, be ready to snap up a home when it becomes available.

If you are interested in The Lakes at Derby Downs, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We can schedule a private tour of the community and homes in the area. You can also view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Custom Comfort at 2553 Cozy Cove Drive

February 20, 2019 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Just listed is an amazing home in The Glades at Windswept Cove. This custom built home is grand in scale with plenty of privacy, award winning Clover school district, and low South Carolina Taxes. Schedule a private tour of 2553 Cozy Cove Drive by calling 803-831-8588.

As a custom built home, you will be amazed at the attention to detail, from the grand two story foyer to the custom millwork, from the hardwood floors to the arched doorways, and from the custom cabinetry to the thoughtfully designed floor plan. There are over 4,500 square feet of living space on the estate sized lot which has almost 2 acres. This means plenty of space for indoor and outdoor living with a second driveway perfect for parking guest cars or room to build a dream garage or workshop.

This home has a York, South Carolina address and is walking distance from the Lake with a nearby marina and boat landing. There is no HOA in the neighborhood, but there is a real community feel. Located just off Concord Road, there are many options within an easy drive for shopping, dining, and entertainment. This home is a true retreat.

Inside this home you will find 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms with the master on the main floor. Built in 2009, this full-brick home has a side-load three car garage, in-ground irrigation, large deck and fenced yard. Additional features include vaulted and trey ceilings, ample storage, upstairs study, formal dining, custom closets, and large kitchen with island. List price is currently $639,000.

To see more about this listing, click here. To create a custom search and view other current listings, click here. To schedule a private tour of this or any other home in the Lake Wylie area, call us a 803-831-8588.

Check out Meadowview in Tega Cay

September 26, 2018 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

If you are looking for all of the benefits of living on the lake, without the lakefront price tag, Meadowview in Tega Cay is the place for you. This amazing community is close to the lake with nearby public boat ramps. There are also fantastic schools, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Meadowview is located off Tega Cay Drive, walking distance to Tega Cay City Hall and Trailhead Park. There are restaurants and shops that residents can walk to as well as many other options just a short drive away. I-77 is close by for a quick trip to Uptown Charlotte or Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Just past the highway, residents will arrive in Fort Mill for many more options for dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Homes in Meadowview have 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 or 2.5 bathrooms. Homes have two car garages and partial brick facades and many are on cul-de-sac streets. Square footages range from 1,600 to 2,200. Many of the homes have open floorplans, home offices, private owner’s suites, and much more. Homes were built in the early 2000’s and many have been upgraded since they were built. Many of the homes have had remodeling done to update kitchens, bathrooms, or open floor plans further.

Meadowview is currently zoned for coveted Tega Cay schools. Children attend Tega Cay Elementary School, Gold Hill Middle School, and Fort Mill High School. All schools are top rated and award winning. Please verify school assignments as they can change from one school year to the next.

In the past year, homes in Meadowview have sold for between $245,000 and $283,000. There is currently one home for sale in the neighborhood listed at $275,000. This represents a 1.5 month supply of inventory which compares to the 4.3 month supply in the rest of Tega Cay and the 4.3 month supply for all of York County.

Lake Wylie and and US Real Estate Market Report

December 23, 2017 by David McCorkle Leave a Comment

The steadily improving US economy, sustained job growth and rising confidence that now is a good time to buy a Home should pave the way for an increase in existing Homes sales in 2018 according to forecasts by the National Association of Realtors.

Nationally existing Home sales will finish at a pace of 5.47 million the best since 2006 but still about 1.1 million less than that all-time best mark.

The lack of inventory has pushed prices up 48% from the low point of 2011, locally the Steele Creek area remains one of the hottest markets in the Country, the population is expected to jump 20-25% over the next 5 years, and for most of us originally from the area this is both a blessing and a curse.

Closings in the past 6 months are at 834 with 211 under contract and currently 221 listed for sale.

Prices on Waterfront Homes have steadily gone up and finding anything under $600,000 is tough sailing. Homes for sale are at an all-time low at this writing of only 78. Median price is over $750,000 all record breakers.

Enough of the boring stats, if you’re planning to buy a Home or Condo now should be it, sitting on the fence so to speak is going to price you out of that dream Home. Quarterly prices have been increasing in some areas by 8% in the Charlotte area.

Buyers in the region are flocking to areas closer to Uptown Charlotte and prices are skyrocketing. Commute times and just being closer to the action seem to be the driving force. As traffic worsens that trend will surely continue and speaking of traffic it seems that it increases daily.

As a former member of the York County Planning Commission I always said the reason people left their former Cities and Towns and moved to this area will be the same reason they leave this area, Taxes, traffic, crime and poor planning.

David has been a Real Estate Broker, Developer and Contractor in the Charlotte area for 40 years and is currently Principle Broker and Partner of Lake Wylie Realty, David and his wife Karen live on Lake Wylie and are both Charlotte natives.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Kings Grove

November 8, 2017 by lkw_df Leave a Comment

Kings Grove is a beautiful neighborhood filled with distinctive new homes with easy access to everything Charlotte has to offer. In addition to being able to take advantage of the lower South Carolina taxes, the neighborhood is in a renowned school district, making it perfect for a family home. King’sGrove is also just minutes away from Lake Wylie, which offers a range of fun activities from fishing, to swimming, to hiking. The neighborhood itself includes amenities like walking trails, sidewalks, a swimming pool, and cabanas.

Shopping, dining, and entertainment options are also located just minutes away from the Lake Wylie area. Some popular nearby attractions include the famous Carowinds Amusement Park as well as the McDowell Nature Preserve. This nature preserve has playgrounds, campgrounds, walking trails, and lake of its own.

Currently there are 5 homes on the market in King’s Grove which represents 6.7 months of inventory. This makes the neighborhood a balanced market compared to York County as a whole which has more of a seller’s market.

In the last year the average sales price and average price per square foot have both slightly increased. Homes in King’s Grove range from 2100-3900 square feet and are listed between $299,000 and $346,000. Most homes built have 3-4 bedrooms.

With so many fun amenities both within the neighborhood and nearby, King’s Grove could be perfect for your next family home!