Whatever draws you to the water, Charlotte area lakes can provide! And the variety in style, location and price among homes for sale in the area add to the shopping fun!
There are three primary lakes in the chain of lakes just west of Charlotte, each benefitting from the beautiful weather in the Charlotte area, but each offering a different lake experience and size!
The northernmost lake, Lake Norman, is also the largest of the lakes, with 520 miles of shoreline.
Lake Norman extends from Troutman, just south of Statesville, to Huntersville, just north of Charlotte. Davidson is one of the many picturesque towns along the lake, offering educational and cultural opportunities through Davidson College.
The middle of the three lakes, Mountain Island Lake, is also the drinking water source for Charlotte and Gaston County. Since this is also the smallest of the three, Mountain Island Lake has more emphasis on sailing and flatwater kayaking, although motor boats and personal watercraft are still allowed. It is also the least developed of the three lakes in terms of real estate. There are fewer developments on the water, therefore changing the dynamic and pricing of the homes.
Lake Wylie, the southernmost lake, spans part of North and South Carolina. One of my favorite activities on Lake Wylie is the Fourth of July “flotilla” at Buster Boyd Bridge. Hundreds (thousands?) of boats converge near the bridge to watch the spectacular fireworks display from Camp Thunderbird, reflected in the water of the lake!
Homes for sale in the lake areas vary widely in price, depending upon whether the location is waterfront, waterview, or water “near”. If water “near” is more your style and price range, there are numerous access points to take advantage of the lake without living right on it. Additionally, there is variation in price between the three lakes, due to amenities and proximity to Charlotte. The closer to Charlotte, of course, the more expensive property becomes.
