Lake Norman NC Real Estate

History
Lake Norman was created by Duke Energy when the Cowans Ford Dam was built on the Catawba River in 1967, and is named after Norman Cocke, the former Duke Energy President.

Today
Lake Norman, located just 18 miles northwest of Charlotte is the largest man-made lake in North Carolina. The lake stretches for 34 miles with 520 miles of scenic shoreline, reaching over four counties; Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg. Lake Norman is now host to three power stations; Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station, Marshall Steam Plant and McGuire Nuclear Station. The average depth of the lake is 25 feet, with the deepest point over 110 feet. Lake Norman is eight miles across at its widest point and holds 3.4 trillion gallons of water.

Lifestyle
Lake Norman first became popular as a weekend retreat area however, the completion of I-77 helped to increase the popularity of the lake and turn it into a great location for the many communities that have sprung up along the lake’s shores. Now primary residences as well as vacation homes bring many people to the popular area. Lake Norman is also the site for one of the International Jet Sport Boats Association tour stops. In addition to fishing, boating, swimming, recreation, wildlife and other water activities the Lake Norman area also offers shopping, entertainment venues, golfing, restaurants, historical sites, art exhibits and museums in the neighboring communities.

One of the many sought after subdivisions on the shores of Lake Norman is Jetton Cove, located on 119 acres in Cornelius. Jetton Cove offers both single family homes and townhomes along with offering its residents a playground, pool, walking trails and more. The subdivision is located near Jetton Village, a shopping center offering a 24-hour supermarket, restaurants, medical offices, various shops and more.

Crown Harbor is a stunning waterfront community located on the shores of Lake Norman in Cornelius. The community offers its own dry boat dock storage facility, water deeded boat slips and a community pool. Crown Harbor offers many waterfront homes as well as gorgeous homes that are just steps away from the lake.

The Peninsula, located in Cornelius, is known as one of the premier communities on Lake Norman. The Peninsula Golf Club can be found in the center of this community, surrounded by upscale homes. The community caters to a variety of lifestyles offering waterfront estates, homes overlooking the 18-hole golf course and a variety of other single family homes. In addition to the golf course, community amenities include tennis courts, a club house, lake access, playground and more.

The Point offers its many residents options of living on the shores of Lake Norman, enjoying beautiful water views from their homes or home sites situated along the fairways of the golf course. The Point offers large home sites, with most of them averaging over an acre. The Point Lake and Golf Club offers an 18-hole golf course, with more than two thirds of the holes along the shores of Lake Norman, and a large club house that has become a popular setting for weddings and other private events. The Village offers a meeting house, Pro Shop, The Tavern Restaurant & Lounge and the General Store and Bakery. Residents can also take advantage of the racquet club, playground, various pools, tennis courts, driving range, movie theatre, exercise rooms and more. For buyers interested in The Point, you can choose from the vacant lots ready for your custom home, a collection of homes already under construction or a number of already completed homes.

Harbor Cove is a sought after subdivision located on the shores of Lake Norman in Mooresville, close to restaurants, growing shopping centers and more. Harbor Cove offers its residents a community pool with great views of the lake, playground and a recreation area. The subdivision offers a variety of single family homes to fit many different lifestyles.

Parks and Recreation
Lake Norman State Park, located at exit 42 off I-77, offers the lake’s only public beach access as well as camping, hiking, biking trails, picnic areas and more. The park hosts its own 33-acre lake that offers fishing and boating. In addition, Lake Norman offers two bank fishing areas, four parks and marinas located in seventeen locations.