
$325,000 $248/sqft
5068 Tonys Way
Vale, NC 28168
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,311 sqft · 2.7 ac · 2003 · 2 mo ago
Catlin Heights feels like one of those western Lincoln County neighborhoods where the landscape sets the tone right away: broad lots, cul-de-sac streets, and a distinctly country edge that still reads as a true subdivision.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Catlin Heights, Vale
Catlin Heights feels like one of those western Lincoln County neighborhoods where the landscape sets the tone right away: broad lots, cul-de-sac streets, and a distinctly country edge that still reads as a true subdivision. Homes sit on generous acreage, and the setting leans into privacy, open sky, and room to spread out. The newest home in the community dates to 2024, while older ranches from the early 2000s anchor much of the streetscape, giving the neighborhood a practical, lived-in character.
"A spacious country setting with everyday convenience woven into the rhythm of the neighborhood."
Most homes here are single-family residences, and the prevailing style is the one-level ranch. That makes the neighborhood feel cohesive and easy to read from the street: covered porches, simple rooflines, open living areas, and practical layouts that suit daily life without feeling overdone. Many homes feature vinyl siding, and several include useful extras like decks, carports, attached garages, or outbuildings for storage and hobbies. Lot sizes are a major part of the appeal, with acreage that often stretches well beyond the typical suburban parcel. The overall impression is open, relaxed, and grounded in usable outdoor space.
Catlin Heights does not present itself as an amenity-heavy development; instead, its appeal comes from what the homes and lots provide on their own. Back porches, fenced yards, decks, and larger tracts of land create a strong indoor-outdoor rhythm. A few properties mention basements or outbuildings, and garage space appears often enough to be a meaningful practical feature. The neighborhood’s daily feel is shaped less by shared facilities and more by the ability to garden, store equipment, entertain outdoors, or simply enjoy a more spacious setting.
"This is a place where the lot matters as much as the house."
Catlin Heights sits in western Lincoln County near Vale, with Reepsville Road and Tonys Way appearing as familiar neighborhood references. Commuters have a straightforward route to Hwy 321, and remarks also note easy access to Hickory and Charlotte via that corridor. Nearby references include local schools and the broader Western Lincoln County area, with Union Elementary, West Lincoln Middle, and West Lincoln High serving as the common school pattern. The setting is rural, but not isolated; it balances country surroundings with access to the main road network and regional destinations in Hickory and beyond.
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12 recently sold in Catlin Heights, Vale
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Oct 1 2025 | $275,000 | 44 | 1,292 sq ft | 101.9% | $213 |
| | Jul 18 2025 | $329,000 | 249 | 1,640 sq ft | 100.0% | $201 |
| | Oct 29 2021 | $240,000 | 42 | 1,308 sq ft | 106.7% | $183 |
| | May 25 2021 | $212,000 | 46 | 1,330 sq ft | 98.6% | $159 |
| | Sep 21 2020 | $63,000 | 68 | — | 84.6% | — |
| | Sep 19 2018 | $155,000 | 58 | 1,132 sq ft | 94.0% | $137 |
| | Aug 17 2018 | $185,000 | 135 | 2,324 sq ft | 97.4% | $80 |
| | Aug 29 2016 | $118,500 | 119 | 1,260 sq ft | 99.2% | $94 |
| | Jan 29 2016 | $118,000 | 70 | 1,232 sq ft | 99.2% | $96 |
| | Jan 29 2016 | $118,000 | 70 | 1,232 sq ft | 99.2% | $96 |
| | Jun 6 2014 | $115,400 | 122 | 1,512 sq ft | 79.6% | $76 |
| | Jun 14 2012 | $115,000 | 169 | 2,300 sq ft | 68.1% | $50 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Catlin Heights, Vale
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The Catlin Heights real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 70 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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