The Retreat Homes for Sale
2 homes
Community Highlights
- Lake Norman boat ramp, dock, and lottery-based slips within the neighborhood
- Oversized wooded lots averaging about 0.95 acres
- Waterfront and water-view inventory that extends from lake-access homes to seven-figure shoreline sales
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lottery Assigned
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Open Floor Plans
- Hardwood Floors
- Covered Front Porches
- Rear Decks And Screened Porches
- Bonus Or Flex Rooms
- Granite Or Quartz Counters
- Garage Parking
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Catawba County shoreline on the northwestern side of Lake Norman
- The Villages at Sherrills Ford
- NC 150 shopping and dining corridor
- Lake Norman main channel
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Lots and Land in The Retreat
The Retreat is a Lake Norman neighborhood built around boating access rather than a long list of clubhouse amenities. Along Lake Bluff Drive, homes sit on large wooded parcels, and the community boat ramp, dock, and lottery-assigned slips keep the shoreline at the center of daily life whether a property reaches the water directly or sits just up the street.
Community Highlights
Most homes in The Retreat date from 1997 to 2019, with the heaviest concentration from 2000 through 2006. The housing stock is overwhelmingly single-family, and the neighborhood reads as a compact enclave rather than a sprawling subdivision. Lot sizes are a major part of the appeal: parcels average about 41,226 square feet, or roughly 0.95 acres, with a range from about 0.72 to 1.74 acres. Garages appear in about 80% of listings, while basements show up in about a quarter, usually where the land drops enough to support walk-out space. Exterior materials are mixed, with brick, stone, and siding all appearing across the neighborhood.
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.
Year-over-Year Comparison
Last 12 months
Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOLD 3598 Lake Bluff Drive | Jun 2 2025 | $105,000 | 298 | 95% | — | — |
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 SOLD 3567 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Dec 6 2024 | $540,000 | 42 | 98% | 2181 sq ft | $248 |
 SOLD 3570 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Nov 4 2024 | $400,000 | 31 | 🎯107% | 1478 sq ft | $271 |
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 SOLD 3631 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 9 2024 | $785,000 | 42 | 🎯101% | 1611 sq ft | $487 |
 SOLD 3665 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 22 2024 | $975,000 | 52 | 🎯100% | 2253 sq ft | $433 |
 SOLD 3611 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 7 2024 | $565,000 | 57 | 94% | 1620 sq ft | $349 |
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 SOLD 3601 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 12 2023 | $580,000 | 42 | 93% | 2986 sq ft | $194 |
 SOLD 3653 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 2 2023 | $1.23M | 62 | 96% | 2866 sq ft | $428 |
 SOLD 3623 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 13 2023 | $635,000 | 211 | 98% | 1613 sq ft | $394 |
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 SOLD 3652 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jun 29 2022 | $560,000 | 47 | 97% | 3581 sq ft | $156 |
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 SOLD 3623 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Aug 30 2021 | $575,000 | 59 | 96% | 1617 sq ft | $356 |
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 SOLD 3674 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Apr 20 2021 | $337,000 | 78 | 🎯101% | 1826 sq ft | $185 |
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 SOLD 3555 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Sep 30 2020 | $210,000 | 47 | 91% | 1557 sq ft | $135 |
 SOLD 3526 Lake Bluff Drive 4 bed2 bath | Aug 21 2020 | $445,000 | 165 | 99% | 2602 sq ft | $171 |
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 SOLD 3595 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed3 bath | Mar 30 2020 | $479,900 | 136 | 99% | 2700 sq ft | $178 |
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 SOLD 3601 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jun 21 2019 | $478,000 | 49 | 98% | 3031 sq ft | $158 |
 SOLD 3587 Lake Bluff Drive | Jun 11 2019 | $100,000 | 343 | 84% | — | — |
 SOLD 3673 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 6 2019 | $537,000 | 42 | 99% | 2418 sq ft | $222 |
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 SOLD 3653 Lake Bluff Drive | Nov 16 2018 | $265,000 | 573 | 97% | — | — |
 SOLD 3674 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Oct 23 2018 | $241,000 | 53 | 96% | 1808 sq ft | $133 |
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 SOLD 3529 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | May 30 2018 | $306,000 | 251 | 98% | 2659 sq ft | $115 |
 SOLD 3587 Lake Bluff Drive | May 17 2018 | $47,000 | 388 | 95% | — | — |
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 SOLD 3652 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jan 2 2018 | $340,000 | 82 | 97% | 3315 sq ft | $103 |
 SOLD 3665 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Nov 17 2017 | $480,000 | 190 | 97% | 2338 sq ft | $205 |
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 SOLD 3537 Lake Bluff Drive 4 bed2 bath | Sep 15 2017 | $275,000 | 95 | 95% | 2280 sq ft | $121 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 3631 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jul 25 2016 | $412,500 | 123 | 98% | 1608 sq ft | $257 |
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 SOLD 3586 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Mar 12 2015 | $175,000 | 55 | 92% | 1583 sq ft | $111 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
 SOLD 3686 Lake Bluff Drive 5 bed3 bath | Oct 9 2014 | $199,900 | 120 | 🎯100% | 2491 sq ft | $80 |
 SOLD 3673 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Sep 26 2014 | $462,500 | 97 | 97% | 2418 sq ft | $191 |
 SOLD 3674 Lake Bluff Drive 3 bed2 bath | Sep 23 2014 | $220,000 | 77 | 96% | 1808 sq ft | $122 |
3598 Lake Bluff Drive
$105,000
3567 Lake Bluff Drive
$540,000
3570 Lake Bluff Drive
$400,000
3631 Lake Bluff Drive
$785,000
3665 Lake Bluff Drive
$975,000
3611 Lake Bluff Drive
$565,000
3601 Lake Bluff Drive
$580,000
3653 Lake Bluff Drive
$1,227,500
3623 Lake Bluff Drive
$635,000
3652 Lake Bluff Drive
$560,000
3623 Lake Bluff Drive
$575,000
3674 Lake Bluff Drive
$337,000
3555 Lake Bluff Drive
$210,000
3526 Lake Bluff Drive
$445,000
3595 Lake Bluff Drive
$479,900
3601 Lake Bluff Drive
$478,000
3587 Lake Bluff Drive
$100,000
3673 Lake Bluff Drive
$537,000
3653 Lake Bluff Drive
$265,000
3674 Lake Bluff Drive
$241,000
3529 Lake Bluff Drive
$306,000
3587 Lake Bluff Drive
$47,000
3652 Lake Bluff Drive
$340,000
3665 Lake Bluff Drive
$480,000
3537 Lake Bluff Drive
$275,000
3631 Lake Bluff Drive
$412,500
3586 Lake Bluff Drive
$175,000
3686 Lake Bluff Drive
$199,900
3673 Lake Bluff Drive
$462,500
3674 Lake Bluff Drive
$220,000
Market Statistics
The The Retreat real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 82 days. With 2 active listings and 1 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$824,950
Average Price:$824,950
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.2
Avg Bathrooms:2.3
Avg Lot Size:0.95 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:2
Sold Last Year:1
Median Days to Sell:82 days
Community Info
Has HOA:No
Median Year Built:2004
New Construction:0%
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