
$550,000 $329/sqft
187 Sunfish Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,673 sqft · 2.2 ac · 1990 · 3 d ago
Clippers Run occupies a spacious Lake Norman pocket in the Exit 35 area of Mooresville, and the neighborhood character is shaped by shoreline frontage, mature land, and unusually large homesites rather than dense repetition.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Clippers Run, Mooresville
Clippers Run occupies a spacious Lake Norman pocket in the Exit 35 area of Mooresville, and the neighborhood character is shaped by shoreline frontage, mature land, and unusually large homesites rather than dense repetition. The community record shows an average lot size above 2.5 acres, and the current inventory stretches from older lakefront ranches to a newly built custom waterfront residence listed at $2.325 million.
Waterfront living is the clearest through-line. Roughly two-thirds of properties are flagged as waterfront, and docks or piers are a recurring part of the streetscape, especially along Clipper Lane and Sunfish Drive. Open-water views, permitted piers, covered docks, and easy launch-to-lake access are common selling points, while several homes pair the shoreline setting with walk-out basements that connect living space directly to the yard and water. Sunfish Drive has posted the strongest closed-sale pricing inside the neighborhood, averaging about 22 percent above the overall closed-sale average.
The architecture is mixed rather than uniform, but the housing stock still has a readable identity. Homes date from 1969 to 2025, with the heaviest concentration in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Ranch plans are common, brick appears frequently, and basements are a defining feature, present in 80 percent of the analyzed inventory. Garages are also typical, and several homes add bonus rooms, second kitchens, or separate living quarters that broaden how the square footage works.
Clippers Run is oriented around private property features instead of a master-planned amenity package. Large yards, mature trees, pond or lake views, decks, screened or enclosed porches, and detached workshops or extra garage space show up throughout the neighborhood. Updated kitchens with granite or quartz surfaces, hardwood floors, vaulted or high ceilings, and dedicated office or flex rooms are also common themes.
Several addresses market the flexibility of no-HOA ownership, which is notable along this stretch of Lake Norman. Private pools appear on some of the larger tracts, but the bigger constant is land: room for shoreline improvements, outdoor entertaining, and houses that sit farther apart than tighter lake subdivisions nearby.
The setting places Clippers Run near I-77 Exit 35, with one waterfront address noting a two-minute drive to the interstate and other homes emphasizing quick access to daily retail, restaurants, and downtown Mooresville. Community school assignments center on Coddle Creek Elementary and Lake Norman High, reinforcing the neighborhood's northwest Mooresville positioning along the lake.
Clippers Run is best understood as a large-lot Lake Norman enclave where waterfront access, basement-heavy floor plans, and flexible ownership patterns matter more than uniform architecture or shared amenities.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Mooresville
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14 recently sold in Clippers Run, Mooresville
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jan 30 2025 | $765,000 | 243 | 2,828 sq ft | 95.7% | $271 |
| | Sep 10 2024 | $1,390,000 | 46 | 8,021 sq ft | 100.7% | $173 |
| | Sep 23 2021 | $459,000 | 119 | 1,767 sq ft | 102.2% | $260 |
| | Sep 3 2021 | $230,000 | 122 | — | 85.2% | — |
| | Jul 19 2021 | $575,000 | 72 | 3,085 sq ft | 100.0% | $186 |
| | Jun 4 2021 | $341,000 | 42 | 1,855 sq ft | 97.4% | $184 |
| | Dec 29 2020 | $265,000 | 47 | 1,723 sq ft | 96.4% | $154 |
| | Dec 7 2020 | $255,000 | 25 | 1,767 sq ft | 92.7% | $144 |
| | Feb 1 2018 | $370,000 | 202 | 3,824 sq ft | 94.4% | $97 |
| | Jan 31 2018 | $430,000 | 198 | 3,415 sq ft | 100.0% | $126 |
| | Dec 20 2017 | $344,000 | 47 | 1,565 sq ft | 93.2% | $220 |
| | Dec 13 2017 | $737,500 | 84 | 6,335 sq ft | 96.4% | $116 |
| | Aug 4 2017 | $300,000 | 129 | 2,260 sq ft | 93.8% | $133 |
| | Jul 31 2015 | $247,000 | 74 | 1,834 sq ft | 89.8% | $135 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Clippers Run, Mooresville
Clippers Run median sale price is $303,000; Mooresville is up 2.5%.
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Clippers Run real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 74 days. With 2 active listings and 0 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 Clippers Run, Mooresville
Mooresville, NC 28117
3 bd · 5 ba · 6,046 sqft
Mooresville, NC 28117
3 bd · 5 ba · 6,046 sqft
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