
$555,000 $289/sqft
146 Duck Cove Road
Belmont, NC 28012
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · 1.3 ac · 1974 · 1 d ago
Lake Wylie in Belmont is defined by shoreline living rather than cookie-cutter repetition.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Lake Wylie, Belmont
Lake Wylie in Belmont is defined by shoreline living rather than cookie-cutter repetition. The homes grouped under this address range from older cottages and teardown-ready waterfront parcels to updated ranches and custom lake houses, but the common thread is direct water orientation, generous lot sizes, and a market where available inventory is scarce.
Most properties tied to Lake Wylie in Belmont sit on the water, and private docks, piers, boat lifts, and broad lake views shape the character of the community. Half-acre lots are the norm here, one-acre parcels are common, and the setting shifts between protected coves, riverfront stretches, and main-channel frontage. That combination gives the area a more spacious feel than a typical in-town neighborhood, with room for long driveways, detached workshops, outdoor storage, and broad yards that reach the shoreline.
The housing stock is intentionally varied. Recorded build years stretch from the 1930s to 2024, so the streetscape mixes compact cabins, mid-century lake homes, 1980s and 1990s houses, and newer custom construction. Outdoor living is a recurring theme: decks, covered porches, screened porches, and lake-facing patios appear again and again, often paired with open main living areas, fireplaces, granite or quartz kitchens, stainless appliances, and main-level primary suites. At the upper end, some properties add resort-style touches such as pools, hot tubs, and expansive entertaining terraces.
This is a community built around private lake access rather than shared amenity packages. Many listings emphasize direct boating access, floating docks, covered slips, or deep-water frontage, while others lean into cove settings that trade wide-open water for a more sheltered shoreline. Sunset views, wooded edges, and level or gently sloping lots are recurring strengths, especially on higher-priced streets such as Tucker Road, Tanglewood Cove, and Lakefront Drive.
Just as important, Lake Wylie in Belmont offers flexibility that is increasingly hard to find in shoreline markets. Several properties highlight the absence of an HOA, and the mix of improved homes, renovation candidates, and buildable lots creates options for buyers who want anything from a simple weekend place to a fully customized lakefront residence.
The setting keeps Lake Wylie close to the best-known Belmont destinations while preserving a true waterfront address. Listing remarks repeatedly place downtown Belmont about 10 minutes away and Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Uptown Charlotte around 20 minutes away, with Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Morningstar Marina, and Seven Oaks Preserve Trail among the nearby landmarks. The most common school pattern points to New Hope Elementary, Cramerton Middle, and South Point High.
Lake Wylie in Belmont stands out for large shoreline parcels, direct dock-and-boat access, and a housing mix that spans classic cottages to polished custom homes without losing the lakefront focus that defines the area.
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Showing 1-48+ recently sold in Lake Wylie, Belmont
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 19 2026 | $1,550,000 | 32 | 2,352 sq ft | 96.9% | $659 |
| | May 4 2026 | $1,930,000 | 221 | 4,076 sq ft | 96.7% | $474 |
| | Mar 9 2026 | $330,000 | 97 | 927 sq ft | 101.5% | $356 |
| | Oct 24 2025 | $945,000 | 0 | 1,400 sq ft | 100.0% | $675 |
| | Aug 8 2025 | $850,000 | 100 | 2,435 sq ft | 92.9% | $349 |
| | Jun 16 2025 | $420,000 | 31 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Mar 12 2025 | $1,530,000 | 34 | 3,603 sq ft | 102.0% | $425 |
| | Jan 10 2025 | $1,000,000 | 4 | 1,727 sq ft | 100.0% | $579 |
| | Dec 23 2024 | $575,000 | 158 | 2,511 sq ft | 92.0% | $229 |
| | Nov 22 2024 | $1,900,000 | 182 | 6,525 sq ft | 95.0% | $291 |
| | Aug 29 2024 | $727,500 | 91 | 3,150 sq ft | 95.0% | $231 |
| | Jan 22 2024 | $488,000 | 69 | 960 sq ft | 95.7% | $508 |
| | Oct 9 2023 | $155,000 | 588 | — | 88.6% | — |
| | Jun 5 2023 | $375,000 | 59 | 1,211 sq ft | 83.3% | $310 |
| | Aug 26 2022 | $525,000 | 161 | 1,845 sq ft | 89.7% | $285 |
| | Jul 28 2022 | $945,000 | 68 | 3,090 sq ft | 99.6% | $306 |
| | Jun 27 2022 | $702,000 | 24 | 1,748 sq ft | 108.0% | $402 |
| | Jun 17 2022 | $530,000 | 42 | 1,456 sq ft | 101.0% | $364 |
| | Dec 1 2021 | $325,000 | 30 | 1,050 sq ft | 108.3% | $310 |
| | Oct 29 2021 | $630,000 | 105 | 1,464 sq ft | 97.1% | $430 |
| | Oct 21 2021 | $960,000 | 89 | 2,580 sq ft | 96.1% | $372 |
| | Jun 28 2021 | $480,000 | 56 | 756 sq ft | 99.0% | $635 |
| | Apr 23 2021 | $745,000 | 42 | 2,699 sq ft | 100.0% | $276 |
| | Apr 14 2021 | $641,800 | 45 | 2,062 sq ft | 102.7% | $311 |
| | Apr 8 2021 | $680,000 | 155 | 2,580 sq ft | 97.2% | $264 |
| | Mar 26 2021 | $165,000 | 238 | — | 95.7% | — |
| | Mar 9 2021 | $372,500 | 105 | 1,297 sq ft | 94.3% | $287 |
| | Dec 16 2020 | $650,000 | 24 | 1,875 sq ft | 102.4% | $347 |
| | Dec 15 2020 | $615,000 | 60 | 1,523 sq ft | 112.0% | $404 |
| | Nov 30 2020 | $565,000 | 45 | 2,303 sq ft | 102.8% | $245 |
| | Oct 9 2020 | $955,000 | 220 | 5,805 sq ft | 97.9% | $165 |
| | Jul 21 2020 | $380,000 | 94 | 1,014 sq ft | 97.4% | $375 |
| | Jul 21 2020 | $360,000 | 47 | 1,540 sq ft | 92.5% | $234 |
| | Feb 13 2020 | $272,860 | 833 | — | 91.0% | — |
| | Feb 12 2020 | $415,000 | 239 | 1,635 sq ft | 94.5% | $254 |
| | Jan 22 2020 | $645,000 | 110 | 3,384 sq ft | 92.3% | $191 |
| | Jan 17 2020 | $318,000 | 65 | 1,716 sq ft | 96.4% | $185 |
| | Jan 10 2020 | $100,000 | 54 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Dec 2 2019 | $480,000 | 48 | 1,482 sq ft | 101.1% | $324 |
| | Nov 13 2019 | $280,000 | 41 | 1,782 sq ft | 100.0% | $157 |
| | Feb 1 2019 | $400,000 | 59 | 1,456 sq ft | 94.1% | $275 |
| | Oct 22 2018 | $333,500 | 73 | 1,412 sq ft | 85.6% | $236 |
| | Sep 21 2018 | $925,000 | 133 | 3,098 sq ft | 94.9% | $299 |
| | Jul 25 2018 | $495,000 | 104 | 1,875 sq ft | 99.2% | $264 |
| | Apr 12 2018 | $552,900 | 238 | 2,047 sq ft | 97.0% | $270 |
| | Apr 6 2018 | $95,000 | 64 | — | 86.4% | — |
| | Mar 12 2018 | $550,000 | 164 | 2,435 sq ft | 95.7% | $226 |
| | Nov 17 2017 | $170,000 | 310 | — | 81.7% | — |
Closed sales from MLS history for Lake Wylie, Belmont
Lake Wylie median sale price is $945,000, up 9.4% from a year ago; Belmont is up 2.7%.
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The Lake Wylie real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 94 days. With 3 active listings and 5 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Listings taken off the market in the past year in Lake Wylie, Belmont
Belmont, NC 28012
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,112 sqft
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2 bd · 3 ba · 3,140 sqft
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