Dry Creek Homes for Sale
2 homesmaster planned
Community Highlights
- Lake James homesites average about 3.3 acres, giving Dry Creek a larger-lot profile than many waterfront communities.
- Residents share Southpointe amenities including an outdoor pool, clubhouse, and boat-slip access.
- Dry Creek pairs lake frontage with direct access to Fonta Flora and quick drives into downtown Morganton.
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Shared With Southpointe · Gathering Space
Shared With Southpointe
Wooded · Lake-oriented · Fonta Flora Connection
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Covered Porches
- Stone Fireplaces
- Open Floor Plans
- Main Level Primary Suites
- Lower Level Guest Space
- Vaulted Or Cathedral Ceilings
- Private Docks
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
northeast side of Lake James below Linville Gorge
- Fonta Flora State Trail
- Lake James State Park
- Pisgah National Forest
- Linville Gorge
- Downtown Morganton
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in Dry Creek
Dry Creek sits on the northeast side of Lake James with a distinctly low-density feel: homesites average about 3.3 acres, the median lot is roughly 2.75 acres, and many tracts are wooded point or cove parcels with direct water access.
Lakefront Setting
Dry Creek sits on the northeast side of Lake James with a distinctly low-density feel: homesites average about 3.3 acres, the median lot is roughly 2.75 acres, and many tracts are wooded point or cove parcels with direct water access. The community''s strongest identity is privacy on the lake. Waterfront offerings account for just over half of recorded listings, and the premium is meaningful, with waterfront properties averaging about $881,000 versus roughly $482,000 for non-waterfront offerings. Large homesites, long shoreline runs, and mountain-backed lake views shape the experience here more than compact neighborhood living.
Community Highlights
The built homes in Dry Creek are custom lake residences rather than production housing. Recorded homes were built from 2005 to 2022, and the finished-home market runs from about $612,500 to $2.995 million, with an average near $1.45 million. Craftsman and mountain-rustic influences appear repeatedly, especially cedar and stone exteriors, vaulted or cathedral ceilings, covered porches, stone fireplaces, main-level primary suites, and lower levels designed for guests or recreation. Docks, boat lifts, and easy walks to the shoreline appear again and again, reinforcing that many homes are designed around direct use of the water.
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 months
Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOLD 1634 Old Dry Creek Road 20 | Jan 23 2025 | $560,000 | 262 | 93% | — | — |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1179 Whispering Woods Drive 34 | Aug 23 2024 | $595,000 | 109 | 95% | — | — |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1250 Old Dry Creek Road 59 | Mar 8 2024 | $1.15M | 38 | 🎯105% | — | — |
 SOLD 1429 Old Dry Creek Road 3 bed3 bath | Feb 29 2024 | $1.39M | 128 | 96% | 4433 sq ft | $312 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1550 Old Dry Creek Road 4 bed4 bath | Jun 9 2022 | $2.28M | 861 | 🎯120% | 4103 sq ft | $556 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1370 Old Dry Creek Road 30 | Feb 3 2022 | $148,000 | 214 | 91% | — | — |
 SOLD 5313 Knollview Drive | Jan 10 2022 | $167,500 | 318 | 86% | — | — |
 SOLD 1429 Old Dry Creek Road 3 bed3 bath | Dec 20 2021 | $1.15M | 209 | 95% | 4413 sq ft | $259 |
 SOLD 1170 Whispering Woods Drive 38 | Dec 9 2021 | $695,000 | 40 | 🎯100% | — | — |
 SOLD 5312 Knollview Drive 56 | Nov 23 2021 | $285,000 | 845 | 97% | — | — |
 SOLD 1621 Old Dry Creek Road 2 bed2 bath | Oct 4 2021 | $2.90M | 111 | 89% | 2940 sq ft | $985 |
 SOLD 5373 Knollview Drive 4 bed5 bath | Aug 13 2021 | $1.46M | 141 | 97% | 4432 sq ft | $328 |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1194 Whispering Woods Drive 36 | Nov 24 2020 | $795,000 | 61 | 🎯100% | — | — |
 SOLD 1136 Whispering Woods Way 40 | Nov 13 2020 | $300,000 | 560 | 91% | — | — |
 SOLD 1010 Overlook Cove Road 55 | Sep 24 2020 | $377,000 | 71 | 94% | — | — |
 SOLD 5356 Knollview Road 49 | Aug 25 2020 | $287,500 | 139 | 88% | — | — |
 SOLD 1114 Whispering Woods Drive | Aug 17 2020 | $300,000 | 92 | 92% | — | — |
 SOLD 1553 Old Dry Creek Road 13 | Aug 14 2020 | $450,000 | 73 | 97% | — | — |
 SOLD 1412 Old Dry Creek Road 28 | Jul 20 2020 | $133,000 | 103 | 89% | — | — |
 SOLD 1388 Old Dry Creek Road 29 | Jul 9 2020 | $105,000 | 276 | 88% | — | — |
 SOLD 1643 Old Dry Creek Road 4 bed5 bath | Jul 9 2020 | $2.42M | 43 | 90% | 4408 sq ft | $550 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1179 Whispering Woods Drive | Feb 27 2020 | $350,000 | 203 | 93% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1550 Old Dry Creek Road 24 | Dec 20 2019 | $300,000 | 127 | 91% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1250 Old Dry Creek Road 59 | Oct 16 2019 | $380,000 | 306 | 85% | — | — |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1590 Old Dry Creek Road 22 4 bed4 bath | May 15 2019 | $1.23M | 359 | 94% | 3354 sq ft | $365 |
4 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1525 Old Dry Creek Road 3 bed3 bath | Jan 7 2019 | $895,000 | 402 | 97% | 2516 sq ft | $356 |
 SOLD 1525 Old Dry Creek Road 3 bed3 bath | Jan 7 2019 | $895,000 | 402 | 97% | 2516 sq ft | $356 |
 SOLD 5373 Knollview Drive 4 bed5 bath | Nov 19 2018 | $1.05M | 122 | 93% | 4584 sq ft | $229 |
 SOLD 1010 Overlook Cove 55 | Oct 2 2018 | $365,500 | 161 | 97% | — | — |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 1182 Whispering Woods Way 37 | Jul 6 2018 | $440,000 | 144 | 95% | — | — |
1634 Old Dry Creek Road 20
$560,000
1179 Whispering Woods Drive 34
$595,000
1250 Old Dry Creek Road 59
$1,150,000
1429 Old Dry Creek Road
$1,385,000
1550 Old Dry Creek Road
$2,282,661
1370 Old Dry Creek Road 30
$148,000
5313 Knollview Drive
$167,500
1429 Old Dry Creek Road
$1,145,000
1170 Whispering Woods Drive 38
$695,000
5312 Knollview Drive 56
$285,000
1621 Old Dry Creek Road
$2,895,000
5373 Knollview Drive
$1,455,000
1194 Whispering Woods Drive 36
$795,000
1136 Whispering Woods Way 40
$300,000
1010 Overlook Cove Road 55
$377,000
5356 Knollview Road 49
$287,500
1114 Whispering Woods Drive
$300,000
1553 Old Dry Creek Road 13
$450,000
1412 Old Dry Creek Road 28
$133,000
1388 Old Dry Creek Road 29
$105,000
1643 Old Dry Creek Road
$2,425,000
1179 Whispering Woods Drive
$350,000
1550 Old Dry Creek Road 24
$300,000
1250 Old Dry Creek Road 59
$380,000
1590 Old Dry Creek Road 22
$1,225,000
1525 Old Dry Creek Road
$895,000
1525 Old Dry Creek Road
$895,000
5373 Knollview Drive
$1,050,000
1010 Overlook Cove 55
$365,500
1182 Whispering Woods Way 37
$440,000
Market Statistics
The Dry Creek real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 196 days. With 2 active listings and 0 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$1,731,500
Average Price:$1,731,500
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.8
Avg Bathrooms:3.5
Avg Lot Size:3.19 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:2
Sold Last Year:0
Median Days to Sell:196 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2008
New Construction:0%
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