This dynamic and bustling Mecklenburg County metropolis blends Southern charm with urban beauty. The Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake area encompasses the city’s uptown to the Gaston County line as well as Mountain Island Lake and Lake Norman.
Mountain Island Lake is one of Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake’s many recreational havens. An important wildlife area, this nearly 3,000-acre lake provides drinking water to the residents of Mecklenburg and Gaston counties. Other favorite recreational areas include Hornets Nest Park and Latta Plantation Park, where residents of Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake enjoy horseback riding and fishing. The majestic Blue Ridge Mountains are about two hours away while the Atlantic Ocean and its beaches are about three and a half hours away.
Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake residents enjoy a moderate four-season climate, featuring warm summers, colorful springs and autumns and pleasant, sunny winters with minimal snow. Several major highways – including interstates 77, 85 and 485 – provide easy access to destinations across the country. A popular shopping center is NorthCross, the home of many grocery stores, specialty stores and restaurants.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools and several universities and colleges serve the community. Approximately 60 private schools, such as Charlotte Latin School, Charlotte Christian School and All Saints Catholic School, provide alternative educational choices.
Real estate in Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake is diverse. Whether you seek a low-maintenance condo or townhouse, a charming bungalow or ranch-style single-family home, or an estate home on a large lot, you’ll find it here. From scenery to schools, Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake offers a wide variety of facilities and attractions to its residents.
Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake’s real estate market is mostly comprised of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. Prices for two- to three-bedroom single-family homes range from the $75,000s in areas like Enderley Park, to the mid-$100,000s in areas like Wesley Heights. Many of these properties have approximately .2-acre lots and are of the traditional, ranch, Cape Cod or bungalow styles. Some of these homes have basements and feature scenic city or tree views. A few large estate properties are available from $200,000 and up, with prices ranging up to $1 million and more in some exclusive areas. Condominiums and townhouses in Northwest Charlotte and Mountain Island Lake are available from the $100,000s for low-rises in areas like Marlborough Woods to the low $400,000s for mid- or high-rises in areas like Uptown Charlotte. A moderate selection of land and lots are available for custom building.
"Monica Besecker Your Local Real Estate Expert Specializing in Charlotte-Northwest, North Carolina"
Monica Besecker
Keller Williams Realty
118 Morlake Drive - Suite #100
Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
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Charlotte-Northwest Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $122,677 compared to $123,854 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Charlotte-Northwest NC. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Charlotte-Northwest to help you find the best home!