Lake Norman - Catawba Real Estate & Homes for Sale in North Carolina

The beautiful "Inland Sea" of Lake Norman, North Carolina, offers more than 530 miles of shoreline and sits just 18 miles northwest of Charlotte. Created by the Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River, Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina.

The Lake Norman area real estate actually consists of several small towns and golf communities surrounding the lake and the State Park. The town of Catawba, established in 1893 from a railroad stop, sits as neighbors with the communities of Sherrills Ford and Terrell. Terrell is an unincorporated community within Catawba County with the nearby small town of Sherrills Ford just north of it. Tucked away on the northern side of the lake is the master planned community of NorthView Harbour. Providing retreats of custom homes for sale or spec homes with boat slips and country club amenities, NorthView Harbour is known for its peaceful character.

One of the most rapidly-growing and popular areas in the state, Lake Norman is easily accessed from several major interstates. There is something for every home buyer in Lake Norman, from boating, sailing and fishing on the water to hiking, camping and biking at the State Park or teeing off at an area golf course. Families, retirees and Charlotte commuters have found an oasis. Lake Norman provides the best of both worlds to its residents, a peaceful location with breathtaking views, real estate listings of homes for sale, close to the conveniences, culture and entertainment of nearby Charlotte.

Local Real Estate Market: Prices of Lake Norman - Catawba Homes for Sale

Both inland and Catawba waterfront properties are found in Lake Norman, all offering the natural beauty of lake living. You are sure to find a community that fits your lifestyle, from sprawling estates to humble treed lots. Single family homes for sale in Catawba start in the mid-$300,000s and can go over $1 million for luxury waterfront or water view homes, whereas homes with exclusive and customizable amenities in the lakeside community of NorthView Harbour can be more expensive. When available, Lake Norman townhomes and Catawba condominiums start in the mid-$200,000s and can go up to $400,000. A wide range of land property is available to buy as investments in the surrounding communities, ranging from less than $100,000 to the mid-$700,000s depending on acreage, views, waterfront access and utilities present.