Swinging Bridge Homes for Sale
2 pendingCommunity Highlights
- Convenient access to I-40 and Hwy 16
- Generous lots with fenced yards and decks
- Attached garages are common
- Flexible floor plans with basement or bonus space
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Attached Garage
- Fenced Backyard
- Covered Front Porch
- Back Deck
- Basement Or Bonus Space
- Open-Concept Living Areas
- Fireplace
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Catawba County, western North Carolina
- Walmart
- shopping
- dining
- I-40
- Hwy 16
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Nearby Schools
Oxford
River Bend
Bunker Hill
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
First Impressions
Swinging Bridge has the feel of a settled Conover pocket where practical living comes first. The streets are lined with single-family homes on comfortable lots, and the neighborhood’s setting just outside the city limits gives it a more open, residential rhythm without losing access to town conveniences. Many homes here have been thoughtfully updated over time, so the overall impression is one of lived-in comfort with modern touches layered in.
"A straightforward Conover neighborhood with generous yards, flexible layouts, and easy access to everyday destinations."
Home Styles & Community Feel
Most homes in Swinging Bridge were built in the mid-to-late 1990s, with a few newer additions bringing the range into 2026. The architecture is firmly rooted in single-family living, often with one-level or split-level floor plans, and many properties include features that buyers notice quickly: covered porches, back decks, fenced yards, and attached garages. Brick appears often enough to give the community a familiar, durable look, while other homes lean into updated siding, refreshed interiors, and low-maintenance finishes.
The lots tend to be a comfortable size, giving homes room to breathe. Several properties offer basements or bonus spaces, which adds useful flexibility for storage, hobbies, or extra living areas. The result is a neighborhood that feels adaptable rather than overly uniform, with homes that have been shaped by both original construction and later improvements.
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. Prices have increased 40%.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 monthsRecently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 4768 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 10 2026 | $372,000 | 55 | 🎯102% | 1844 sq ft | $202 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4786 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jan 22 2026 | $330,000 | 48 | 99% | 1912 sq ft | $173 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4774 Thoreau Drive 2 bed2 bath | Oct 23 2025 | $248,000 | 42 | 🎯100% | 1028 sq ft | $241 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5052 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Jun 25 2025 | $264,900 | 48 | 🎯100% | 1373 sq ft | $193 |
![]() SOLD 5184 Swinging Bridge Road 4 bed2 bath | May 23 2025 | $260,000 | 36 | 98% | 1272 sq ft | $204 |
![]() SOLD 4808 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 21 2025 | $289,000 | 33 | 🎯104% | 1258 sq ft | $230 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4813 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Aug 3 2024 | $290,000 | 85 | 🎯100% | 1310 sq ft | $221 |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4834 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Nov 29 2023 | $265,000 | 75 | 97% | 1307 sq ft | $203 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4821 Wordsworth Circle 17 3 bed2 bath | Apr 19 2023 | $230,000 | 47 | 94% | 1512 sq ft | $152 |
![]() SOLD 4855 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed3 bath | Mar 14 2023 | $305,000 | 36 | 🎯100% | 2304 sq ft | $132 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5172 Swinging Bridge Road 4 bed2 bath | Sep 22 2022 | $247,000 | 41 | 97% | 1272 sq ft | $194 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5104 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Apr 25 2022 | $220,000 | 38 | 🎯110% | 1160 sq ft | $190 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5132 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Feb 9 2022 | $228,000 | 103 | 🎯101% | 1283 sq ft | $178 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4920 Thoreau Drive 3 bed1 bath | Nov 3 2021 | $218,000 | 178 | 🎯100% | 1188 sq ft | $184 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4923 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Jun 14 2021 | $202,000 | 65 | 🎯106% | 1183 sq ft | $171 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4805 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Jan 15 2021 | $225,000 | 79 | 95% | 1877 sq ft | $120 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4936 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Oct 2 2020 | $178,000 | 88 | 99% | 1248 sq ft | $143 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4937 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jul 23 2020 | $175,000 | 33 | 🎯103% | 1204 sq ft | $145 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4826 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 30 2020 | $173,000 | 50 | 🎯102% | 1278 sq ft | $135 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5172 Swinging Bridge Road 4 bed2 bath | Nov 20 2019 | $147,500 | 1 | 🎯100% | 1272 sq ft | $116 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5132 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Jul 12 2019 | $159,900 | 27 | 🎯100% | 1283 sq ft | $125 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4868 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Oct 4 2018 | $178,900 | 77 | 99% | 1349 sq ft | $133 |
![]() SOLD 4887 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Sep 25 2018 | $193,500 | 50 | 97% | 1902 sq ft | $102 |
![]() SOLD 4887 Wordsworth Circle 3 bed2 bath | Sep 25 2018 | $193,500 | 54 | 97% | 1902 sq ft | $102 |
11 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5132 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Oct 30 2017 | $145,000 | 68 | 🎯100% | 1283 sq ft | $113 |
![]() SOLD 4826 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Oct 17 2017 | $145,000 | 41 | 🎯102% | 1256 sq ft | $115 |
![]() SOLD 4846 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Sep 29 2017 | $147,000 | 30 | 98% | 1304 sq ft | $113 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4937 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Dec 15 2016 | $125,000 | 52 | 96% | 1204 sq ft | $104 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 4808 Thoreau Drive 3 bed2 bath | Aug 31 2016 | $119,000 | 45 | 🎯100% | 1276 sq ft | $93 |
10 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 5152 Swinging Bridge Road 3 bed2 bath | Oct 22 2015 | $86,000 | 303 | 🎯101% | 1508 sq ft | $57 |

4768 Thoreau Drive
$372,000

4786 Thoreau Drive
$330,000

4774 Thoreau Drive
$248,000

5052 Swinging Bridge Road
$264,900

5184 Swinging Bridge Road
$260,000

4808 Thoreau Drive
$289,000

4813 Thoreau Drive
$290,000

4834 Wordsworth Circle
$265,000

4821 Wordsworth Circle 17
$230,000

4855 Wordsworth Circle
$305,000

5172 Swinging Bridge Road
$247,000

5104 Swinging Bridge Road
$220,000

5132 Swinging Bridge Road
$228,000

4920 Thoreau Drive
$218,000

4923 Wordsworth Circle
$202,000

4805 Wordsworth Circle
$225,000

4936 Thoreau Drive
$178,000

4937 Thoreau Drive
$175,000

4826 Thoreau Drive
$173,000

5172 Swinging Bridge Road
$147,500

5132 Swinging Bridge Road
$159,900

4868 Wordsworth Circle
$178,900

4887 Wordsworth Circle
$193,500

4887 Wordsworth Circle
$193,500

5132 Swinging Bridge Road
$145,000

4826 Thoreau Drive
$145,000

4846 Thoreau Drive
$147,000

4937 Thoreau Drive
$125,000

4808 Thoreau Drive
$119,000

5152 Swinging Bridge Road
$86,000
Market Statistics
The Swinging Bridge real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 63 days. With 2 active listings and 6 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$332,500
Average Price:$332,500
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.1
Avg Bathrooms:2.0
Avg Lot Size:0.40 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:2
Sold Last Year:6
Median Days to Sell:63 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1997
New Construction:2%
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