
$1,100,000 $425/sqft
7889 Tradewinds Drive
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,589 sqft · 1972 · 28 d ago
Moonlight Bay is a Lake Norman subdivision in Sherrills Ford where the shoreline is the defining feature.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Moonlight Bay, Sherrills Ford
Moonlight Bay is a Lake Norman subdivision in Sherrills Ford where the shoreline is the defining feature. The community mixes waterfront lots, lake-access homes, and larger wooded parcels, so the setting feels tied to the water first and foremost. Lot sizes are notably generous, with a typical parcel around half an acre and some sites stretching to about 1.45 acres.
The homes here are varied rather than uniform. Ranches, A-frames, log cabins, and waterfront custom homes all appear, and the built environment spans from the late 1970s through the 2000s. That range gives Moonlight Bay a layered look: older homes often keep their original character, while many have been refreshed with updated kitchens, remodeled baths, newer appliances, and systems improvements. Brick shows up, but so do log and frame exteriors, which keeps the architecture mixed.
Outdoor living is part of the neighborhood identity. Covered porches, back decks, fireplaces, and garages recur throughout the listings, and several properties lean hard into lake life with long water views, shoreline frontage, beach access, docks, and walk-out basements. Select homes add pools or detached living space, but the clearest constant is the connection between the house and the outdoors.
Moonlight Bay reads as a lake subdivision with larger lots and plenty of breathing room. Mature trees and wooded yards are common, and the parcel pattern creates privacy around many homes. Several listings also note no HOA dues, which reinforces the neighborhood's flexible feel.
The community sits in Sherrills Ford on the Lake Norman shoreline, with I-77 cited as less than 10 miles away in one listing and Denver and Mooresville appearing as nearby reference points. School assignments commonly point to Sherrills Ford Elementary and Bandys High, with the middle school listed as unspecified in the community record.
Moonlight Bay is best understood as a lake neighborhood with space, views, and a wide architectural mix, anchored by water access and outdoor living.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Sherrills Ford
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13 recently sold in Moonlight Bay, Sherrills Ford
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Oct 24 2022 | $345,000 | 32 | 1,624 sq ft | 95.8% | $212 |
| | Aug 5 2019 | $504,000 | 44 | 1,889 sq ft | 92.5% | $267 |
| | Apr 2 2019 | $339,900 | 60 | 2,098 sq ft | 100.0% | $162 |
| | Aug 30 2018 | $310,000 | 79 | 2,369 sq ft | 95.4% | $131 |
| | Dec 12 2017 | $725,000 | 39 | 3,079 sq ft | 98.6% | $235 |
| | Dec 14 2016 | $275,000 | 672 | — | 84.6% | — |
| | Jul 28 2016 | $312,000 | 134 | 2,087 sq ft | 97.5% | $149 |
| | Aug 10 2015 | $245,000 | 43 | 1,749 sq ft | 98.4% | $140 |
| | May 15 2015 | $108,979 | 200 | 1,720 sq ft | 62.9% | $63 |
| | May 23 2014 | $385,000 | 38 | 1,897 sq ft | 97.5% | $203 |
| | Oct 21 2013 | $235,000 | 304 | 2,554 sq ft | 94.0% | $92 |
| | Apr 30 2012 | $165,000 | 194 | 2,054 sq ft | 91.7% | $80 |
| | Mar 16 2012 | $70,000 | 929 | — | 87.6% | — |
Closed sales from MLS history for Moonlight Bay, Sherrills Ford
Not enough recent sales in Moonlight Bay to chart a trend.
The Moonlight Bay real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 79 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.