King Cove Homes for Sale
No homesmaster plannedCommunity Highlights
- Lake Norman waterfront setting with deeded boat-slip access
- Large lots that average about 0.56 acre
- Garages on every home and strong outdoor-living appeal
- Easy reach to Cowans Ford Country Club and Highway 16
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Gazebo · Picnic Area
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Architecture & Style
- Deeded Boat-Slip Access
- Lake Views
- Attached Garages
- Decks And Porches
- Fireplaces
- Hardwood Floors
- Granite Kitchens
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
Location & Proximity
Lake Norman shoreline in western Lincoln County
- Lake Norman
- Cowans Ford Country Club
- Highway 16
* Based on what we noticed in listing details.
King Cove sits on the Lake Norman shoreline in Stanley, and water access is the feature that defines it.
Community Highlights
King Cove sits on the Lake Norman shoreline in Stanley, and water access is the feature that defines it. Deeded boat-slip access, private pier references, and long lake views appear throughout the neighborhood, giving the subdivision a clear waterfront identity rather than a generic suburban one. The homes are detached single-family properties built from 1989 through 2002, with most plans landing in the 3- to 4-bedroom, 2- to 3-bath range.
The lot pattern reinforces that feel. Homes here average just over half an acre, with the larger addresses reaching roughly 30,000 square feet. Mature trees, manicured lawns, and tree-lined yards show up often, and several homes add fenced back yards, sunrooms, or broad water-facing decks. The highest-priced addresses tend to sit on Starboard Lane, while Waterford Drive holds most of the community's sales history and a wide spread of price points.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Outdoor living is central. Decks and porches are common, and a number of homes pair them with boat lifts, lakefront common areas, or gazebo and picnic-space references. Inside, fireplaces are a recurring feature, along with hardwood floors, granite kitchens, bonus rooms, wet bars, and office spaces. Some larger homes add elevators, walk-in attics, or dual-primary layouts, while others keep a simpler ranch or two-story plan.
Cowans Ford Country Club is the most common nearby anchor outside the neighborhood, and several listings connect King Cove to golf, tennis, and access along Highway 16. A few also note an easy route toward Charlotte and the airport, which broadens the setting beyond the shoreline without changing its lake-first character.
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
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Recently Sold Properties
| Property | Sold Date▼ | Sale Price↕ | DOM↕ | LP/SP↕ | Size↕ | $/SF↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() SOLD 1267 Starboard Lane 3 bed2 bath | May 31 2024 | $720,000 | 60 | 97% | 2176 sq ft | $331 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8133 Waterford Drive 4 bed3 bath | Mar 15 2023 | $800,000 | 190 | 98% | 3280 sq ft | $244 |
10 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8183 Waterford Drive 4 bed3 bath | Apr 29 2022 | $860,073.3 | 48 | 98% | 2793 sq ft | $308 |
![]() SOLD 1248 Starboard Lane 4 bed3 bath | Mar 24 2022 | $1.20M | 29 | 🎯100% | 3278 sq ft | $366 |
9 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8025 Waterford Drive 3 bed2 bath | Jun 14 2021 | $550,000 | 32 | 🎯112% | 2055 sq ft | $268 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8071 Waterford Drive 4 bed2 bath | Jan 5 2021 | $510,000 | 54 | 🎯108% | 2758 sq ft | $185 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8160 Waterford Drive 4 bed3 bath | Jun 29 2020 | $872,500 | 45 | 98% | 3552 sq ft | $246 |
![]() SOLD 8122 Waterford Drive 4 bed2 bath | May 27 2020 | $743,000 | 34 | 99% | 2302 sq ft | $323 |
2+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8152 Waterford Drive 4 bed3 bath | Sep 8 2017 | $1.08M | 51 | 94% | 4096 sq ft | $264 |
7 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1270 Starboard Lane 3 bed3 bath | Jan 26 2017 | $536,000 | 338 | 97% | 2946 sq ft | $182 |
8 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8025 Waterford Drive 3 bed3 bath | May 6 2016 | $309,000 | 42 | 95% | 2055 sq ft | $150 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8096 Waterford Drive 6 bed3 bath | Oct 12 2015 | $640,000 | 79 | 98% | 3446 sq ft | $186 |
2 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8013 Waterford Drive 10 4 bed2 bath | Jul 30 2015 | $310,000 | 131 | 89% | 2867 sq ft | $108 |
3 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1267 Starboard Lane 3 bed2 bath | Apr 22 2015 | $340,000 | 72 | 97% | 1975 sq ft | $172 |
6 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8156 Waterford Drive 4 bed5 bath | Oct 16 2014 | $745,000 | 91 | 84% | 4438 sq ft | $168 |
5 month gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 1254 Starboard Lane 3 bed2 bath | Apr 23 2014 | $660,000 | 217 | 98% | 2728 sq ft | $242 |
![]() SOLD 8056 Waterford Drive 3 bed3 bath | Feb 28 2014 | $655,000 | 140 | 96% | 3605 sq ft | $182 |
1+ year gap in market activity | ||||||
![]() SOLD 8071 Waterford Drive 4 bed2 bath | Aug 31 2012 | $325,000 | 140 | 🎯100% | 2758 sq ft | $118 |

1267 Starboard Lane
$720,000

8133 Waterford Drive
$800,000

8183 Waterford Drive
$860,073.3

1248 Starboard Lane
$1,200,000

8025 Waterford Drive
$550,000

8071 Waterford Drive
$510,000

8160 Waterford Drive
$872,500

8122 Waterford Drive
$743,000

8152 Waterford Drive
$1,080,000

1270 Starboard Lane
$536,000

8025 Waterford Drive
$309,000

8096 Waterford Drive
$640,000

8013 Waterford Drive 10
$310,000

1267 Starboard Lane
$340,000

8156 Waterford Drive
$745,000

1254 Starboard Lane
$660,000

8056 Waterford Drive
$655,000

8071 Waterford Drive
$325,000
Market Statistics
The King Cove real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 66 days. With 0 active listings and 0 homes sold in the past year, Buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
Median Price:$800,000
Average Price:$826,014.7
Property Details
Avg Bedrooms:3.7
Avg Bathrooms:2.7
Avg Lot Size:0.56 acres
Market Activity
Active Listings:0
Sold Last Year:0
Median Days to Sell:66 days
Community Info
Median Year Built:1993
New Construction:0%















