Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakepointe South in Sherrills Ford

Lakepointe South is a beautiful community of lakeside and waterfront single-family homes in the rural setting of Sherrills Ford (Catawba County) on the northwestern shore of Lake Norman.

Located on a peninsula overlooking the lake at the end of Island Point Road, Lakepointe South is the perfect full-time retreat for enjoying nature, views and lake access from a private, deeded boat slip.

It is approximately 3.5 miles from Sherrills Ford Road to Lakepointe South via Island Point Road. The Marshall Steam Station and Highway 150 is approximately 10 minutes away.

The view from the water of a home that sold in Lakepointe South in June 2016

Via Highway 150, it is about 20 minutes across the lake to the bustling shopping areas of Mooresville’s West Plaza Drive and I-77 access.

One could make a daily commute into the Charlotte metro area from Lakepointe South, but trip time could take an hour or more each way depending on traffic. The eastern lake towns of Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius are all between 25-35 minutes away.

Life in Lakepointe South is best suited for a person or family that does not mind a bit of a drive to reach specialty shopping and fine dining or theaters.

Most of the homes in Lakepointe South are waterfront with private, deeded docks. There is a boat ramp in the neighborhood as well as some deeded boat slips for off-water residents.

Homes in Lakepointe South are approximately 2,600 square feet and larger on large lots of three-quarters of an acre to more than an acre in size. Many of the homes in the neighborhood were built in the late 1990s.

In the last year, home prices have ranged from the upper $300,000s to mid-$800,000s.

A total of 6 homes sold in Lakepointe South for an average sales price of $582,488 and nearly $202 per square foot. Sales averaged nearly 97% of list price.

Currently, there is only 1 home listed for sale in Lakepointe South, and it is under contract as of Sept. 18. List price for the water view, 2,654-square-foot home with deeded boat slip is $399,999.

Sherrills Ford Elementary is the only school located in Sherrills Ford. From there, children living in Lakepointe South attend Mill Creek Middle School in Claremont and Bandys High School in Catawba. Both schools are approximately 15-20 minutes away.