Forest Cove Homes for Sale
No homesCommunity Highlights
- Lake Wylie access
- Boat slips and dock amenities
- Wooded lots with generous outdoor space
- Established single-family homes with garages
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Community association is indicated on most current listings.
community dock · boat ramp · boat slips +4
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Screened Porches
- Decks
- Fireplaces
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Finished Basements
- Garages
- Open Kitchens
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Piedmont region, southwestern North Carolina
- Downtown Belmont
- Lake Wylie
- Stowe Gardens
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Thread Trails
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
First Impressions
Forest Cove feels like one of Belmont’s most established lake neighborhoods, where winding streets, mature trees, and water views set the tone from the start. Built mostly in the mid-to-late 1980s with a few later homes, it has the relaxed, settled character that comes from years of thoughtful upkeep and steady attention to outdoor living. Many homes sit on generous lots, and the setting leans into the landscape rather than trying to overpower it.
"Lake access, wooded privacy, and everyday comfort come together in a setting that feels distinctly Belmont."
Home Styles & Community Feel
The homes here are primarily single-family residences, and the architecture tends to favor practical, livable layouts with a strong connection to the outdoors. You’ll see a mix of traditional and updated interiors, often with vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, screened porches, decks, and finished lower levels. Many homes feature brick exteriors, while others lean into wood and modernized finishes. Garages are common, and basement space appears often enough to add flexibility for recreation, storage, or additional living areas.
What really defines Forest Cove is the lake lifestyle woven into the neighborhood fabric. Waterfront homes, boat slips, docks, and covered boat storage show up repeatedly, and several properties highlight private cove views or direct Lake Wylie access. The lots are typically wooded and landscaped, giving the area a tucked-away feel without losing its sense of polish.
These insights are based on listing details and are informational only; verify details for any specific property.
Market Trends
Buyers have more negotiating power. Properties may take longer to sell.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 4540 Forest Cove Road 4 bed2 bath | Apr 3 2026 | $670,000 | 90 | 99% | 2410 sq ft | $278 |
11 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5053 Marci Lane 3 bed2 bath | May 2 2025 | $565,000 | 48 | 🎯103% | 2565 sq ft | $220 |
![]() SOLD 5213 Wood Lake Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 4 2025 | $581,000 | 28 | 🎯110% | 2433 sq ft | $239 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5012 Marci Lane 3 bed2 bath | Jul 18 2023 | $507,500 | 47 | 92% | 2823 sq ft | $180 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5024 Marci Lane 3 bed3 bath | Apr 19 2023 | $510,000 | 48 | 97% | 3097 sq ft | $165 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4532 Forest Cove Road 3 bed2 bath | Jan 27 2023 | $497,500 | 91 | 🎯100% | 2443 sq ft | $204 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5006 Marci Lane 3 bed3 bath | Aug 31 2022 | $410,415 | 27 | 🎯103% | 2585 sq ft | $159 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5060 Marci Lane 4 bed2 bath | Aug 5 2021 | $445,000 | 38 | 🎯101% | 2764 sq ft | $161 |
![]() SOLD 4533 Forest Cove Road 3 bed4 bath | Jul 26 2021 | $875,000 | 65 | 🎯109% | 4180 sq ft | $209 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5119 Wood Lake Drive 4 bed2 bath | Apr 8 2021 | $445,000 | 34 | 🎯103% | 2897 sq ft | $154 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4545 Forest Cove Road 4 bed5 bath | Aug 19 2020 | $862,150 | 58 | 93% | 4730 sq ft | $182 |
![]() SOLD 5048 Marci Lane 3 bed2 bath | Jul 28 2020 | $400,000 | 71 | 95% | 2604 sq ft | $154 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4541 Forest Cove Road 3 bed3 bath | Mar 19 2020 | $605,000 | 77 | 96% | 2986 sq ft | $203 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4512 Forest Cove Road 4 bed3 bath | Sep 30 2019 | $430,000 | 32 | 96% | 3163 sq ft | $136 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4540 Forest Cove Road 4 bed2 bath | Jul 19 2019 | $385,000 | 93 | 🎯100% | 2352 sq ft | $164 |
![]() SOLD 5030 Marci Lane 3 bed4 bath | Jun 26 2019 | $425,000 | 71 | 99% | 3936 sq ft | $108 |
![]() SOLD 5107 Wood Lake Drive 3 bed3 bath | Jun 24 2019 | $427,500 | 88 | 98% | 3549 sq ft | $120 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5047 Marci Lane 52 3 bed3 bath | Jan 3 2019 | $430,000 | 182 | 98% | 2776 sq ft | $155 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4505 Forest Cove Road 3 bed2 bath | Sep 21 2018 | $562,000 | 130 | 94% | 2762 sq ft | $203 |
![]() SOLD 413 Armstrong Road 3 bed3 bath | Aug 16 2018 | $542,500 | 129 | 99% | 3903 sq ft | $139 |
![]() SOLD 4533 Forest Cove Road 3 bed4 bath | Aug 14 2018 | $615,000 | 52 | 🎯101% | 4082 sq ft | $151 |
![]() SOLD 4540 Forest Cove Road 4 bed2 bath | Jul 27 2018 | $357,000 | 56 | 🎯102% | 2400 sq ft | $149 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5113 Wood Lake Drive 3 bed2 bath | Dec 8 2017 | $367,000 | 66 | 98% | 3850 sq ft | $95 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5207 Wood Lake Drive 3 bed3 bath | Jul 26 2017 | $360,000 | 40 | 🎯100% | 3438 sq ft | $105 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4516 Forest Cove Road 4 bed2 bath | Oct 17 2016 | $340,900 | 181 | 97% | 3275 sq ft | $104 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4505 Forest Cove Road 3 bed2 bath | Jul 12 2016 | $531,250 | 464 | 92% | 2762 sq ft | $192 |
![]() SOLD 5200 Wood Lake Drive 4 bed4 bath | Jun 30 2016 | $370,000 | 50 | 95% | 3997 sq ft | $93 |
![]() SOLD 5012 Marci Lane 39 3 bed2 bath | Jun 17 2016 | $320,500 | 58 | 99% | 3052 sq ft | $105 |
![]() SOLD 5018 Marci Lane 4 bed2 bath | May 6 2016 | $286,700 | 28 | 🎯101% | 2476 sq ft | $116 |
10 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5053 Marci Lane 3 bed2 bath | Jun 30 2015 | $305,000 | 392 | 98% | 2472 sq ft | $123 |

4540 Forest Cove Road
$670,000

5053 Marci Lane
$565,000

5213 Wood Lake Drive
$581,000

5012 Marci Lane
$507,500

5024 Marci Lane
$510,000

4532 Forest Cove Road
$497,500

5006 Marci Lane
$410,415

5060 Marci Lane
$445,000

4533 Forest Cove Road
$875,000

5119 Wood Lake Drive
$445,000

4545 Forest Cove Road
$862,150

5048 Marci Lane
$400,000

4541 Forest Cove Road
$605,000

4512 Forest Cove Road
$430,000

4540 Forest Cove Road
$385,000

5030 Marci Lane
$425,000

5107 Wood Lake Drive
$427,500

5047 Marci Lane 52
$430,000

4505 Forest Cove Road
$562,000

413 Armstrong Road
$542,500

4533 Forest Cove Road
$615,000

4540 Forest Cove Road
$357,000

5113 Wood Lake Drive
$367,000

5207 Wood Lake Drive
$360,000

4516 Forest Cove Road
$340,900

4505 Forest Cove Road
$531,250

5200 Wood Lake Drive
$370,000

5012 Marci Lane 39
$320,500

5018 Marci Lane
$286,700

5053 Marci Lane
$305,000
Market Statistics
The Forest Cove real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 71 days. With 0 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$565,000
Average Price:$566,700
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.4
Avg Bathrooms:2.7
Avg Lot Size:0.74 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:0
Sold Last Year:2
Median Days to Sell:71 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1987
New Construction:0%





















