Lake City Homes for Sale
1 hometraditional neighborhoodCommunity Highlights
- Direct Lookout Shoals Lake frontage with private docks, slips, and a private launch
- A wide mix of shoreline homes, from compact cottages and cabins to more equipped waterfront retreats
- Outdoor rooms and utility spaces, including sunrooms, decks, garages, carports, and workshops
- Quick access to Rock Barn and Interstate 40 for regional travel toward Hickory and Statesville
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lake City is a compact shoreline community in Claremont on Lookout Shoals Lake, often called Lake Lookout.
Community Highlights
Lake City is a compact shoreline community in Claremont on Lookout Shoals Lake, often called Lake Lookout. Docks, boat slips, a private launch, and beach frontage shape the neighborhood more than any single floor plan does. The housing stock leans toward smaller two-bedroom homes, and most of the homes date to the 1950s and 1960s, with a newer 2006 property adding a later build date to the mix.
The lake setting shows up in the details. One shoreline home pairs a two-tier dock with room for fishing and kayak launches. Another offers a paved private boat launch, two boat slips, and a two-story deck above expansive water views. Sunrooms, screened porches, and lake-facing outdoor rooms keep the shoreline in view from morning coffee to summer evenings.
Amenities & Access
Lake City also works from a practical standpoint. Garages, carports, and workshop space give owners room for boats, lake gear, and storage, while a few homes are ready for updating and others are more complete waterfront retreats. Pricing stretches from a brick fixer-upper in the mid-$100s to a more equipped waterfront home near $800,000, so the neighborhood includes both straightforward lake cottages and more finished shoreline homes.
Fishing, boating, swimming, and kayaking are part of the setting, and wildlife is a regular part of the shoreline backdrop. Water access is the defining amenity here.
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. There's typically room for negotiation on price.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 4322 Circle Drive 2 bed2 bath | Apr 15 2026 | $785,000 | 180 | 99% | 3297 sq ft | $238 |
4+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4936 Northcrest Street 2 bed2 bath | Feb 7 2022 | $258,000 | 12 | 🎯100% | 1678 sq ft | $154 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4473 Ridge Street 2 bed1 bath | Dec 2 2021 | $130,000 | 9 | 87% | 624 sq ft | $208 |
![]() SOLD 4850 Northcrest Street 1 bath | Oct 22 2021 | $135,000 | 74 | 84% | 540 sq ft | $250 |

4322 Circle Drive
$785,000

4936 Northcrest Street
$258,000

4473 Ridge Street
$130,000

4850 Northcrest Street
$135,000
Market Statistics
The Lake City real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 43 days. With 1 active listings and 1 homes sold in the past year, A healthy balance between buyers and sellers.
Pricing
Median Price:$475,000
Average Price:$475,000
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:1.6
Avg Bathrooms:1.6
Avg Lot Size:0.23 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:1
Sold Last Year:1
Median Days to Sell:43 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1958
New Construction:0%














