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What makes Mountain Island a popular choice for families
Set on the southern shores of its namesake lake, Mountain Island is a desirable locale for those who want to escape the rush of Charlotte's Center City. The neighborhood, featuring waterfront mansions and amenity-rich subdivisions, is known for its laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy numerous recreational activities, from water sports and nature trails to popular festivals. Highly rated schools with magnet programs, a growing commercial hub and quick commutes to Uptown add to this community’s suburban appeal.
Latta Nature Preserve is a great place to enjoy many outdoor activities near Mountain Island.
Mountain Island is known for waterfront homes and a laid back attitude in Gaston County.
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A diverse housing market that’s moving at a slower pace
The median sale price in Mountain Island dropped 4% over the last year, standing at around $395,000, which is below Charlotte ’s median but above the median for Harwood Lane, another neighborhood on Mountain Island Lake. Properties sell after an average of 60 days, slightly longer than the national average. "It's kind of a hidden neighborhood, often overshadowed by Lake Norman or Lake Wylie," says Steven Ryle, a Broker with Maultsby Realty Group. "But what's really cool about the area is the convenience of getting into Uptown and the protection of the lake’s scenery."
Single-family homes range from midcentury ranch styles on large lots to 1990s Colonial Revivals, early 2000s New Traditional designs and 2010s Craftsman-inspired transitional builds in subdivisions with HOAs. Most homes cost between the upper $200,000s and the upper $600,000s. However, properties in lakeside communities typically start in the lower $700,000s and can exceed $1 million, with waterfront mansions at the top of the market. There are also townhouses from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $500,000s.
Custom homes in Mountain Island often feature Craftsman-inspired details.
Mountain Island Lake is a great place to live in Gaston County.
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Area public schools offer magnet programs
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is highly rated. Students can attend their assigned neighborhood schools, or they can apply to a school of their choice through an annual lottery. Nearby magnet options include:
Mountain Island Lake Academy offers a Cambridge Program
Long Creek Elementary School is known for its visual and performing arts program
Coulwood STEM Academy features a STEM-integrated curriculum
North Mecklenburg High School has three programs, including a Technical Institute
Stop by and read a book at the Mountain Island Public Library.
West Mecklenburg High School is a fantastic school for Mountain Island students.
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A 15-minute commute to Uptown
The neighborhood has direct access to Interstate 485, which connects to Interstate 77 for a 16-mile commute to Uptown Charlotte. The drive is typically about 15 minutes, but it can take up to half an hour with traffic. Oakdale Road and state Highway 16 offer an interstate-free alternative. "You can easily get to Denver and Mooresville from that area taking the back roads," says Vann Boger, a Realtor with the John Bolos Team at Keller Williams SouthPark. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 11 miles away. Most people drive to get around, but there are CATS bus stops along Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is just 30 minutes away.
The neighborhood has easy access to Interstate 485 to reach Uptown Charlotte.
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Lakeside activities anchor the Mountain Island lifestyle
The lake is a central part of life in Mountain Island. The Riverbend Access Area features a public boat ramp, but many choose to enjoy the water from the Latta Nature Preserve, which offers a variety of activities, from kayaking and horseback riding to educational fun at the Carolina Raptor Center. "What sets Mountain Island Lake apart from other lakes in the area is the miles of Latta Preserve walking trails," Ryle says. "You can bring your kids or your dogs and experience the water without owning a boat." Boger adds that holiday weekends can get especially packed: “During the Fourth of July and spring break, people go out on the lake to go fishing and party."
Other activities in the neighborhood include biking along the Long Creek Greenway and visiting Shuffletown Park, which has a large multipurpose field for soccer and baseball, sand volleyball courts, a playground and a dog park. Residents living in Overlook have access to private community amenities, including a pool and clubhouse. Nearby, the historic Rural Hill, a Colonial-era farm and nature preserve, is home to popular events, such as the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival and the Amazing Maize Maze.
A quiet, tree-shaded trail in Latta Nature Preserve.
Wonderful shorelines are a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery around Mountain Island.
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A variety of restaurants and retailers close to home
Walmart Supercenter and Harris Teeter anchor the growing commercial area around the intersection of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road and state Highway 16. Here, familiar chain restaurants mix with locally owned spots, such as:
Shuffletown Grill, a retro diner in operation since 1957
Nana Morrison's Soul Food, which serves plates of Southern-style comfort food
Wake Coffee Co., with coffee, cocktails and coworking space
Rai Lay Asian Bistro, specializing in Thai street food
This area also has boutique businesses, banks, Planet Fitness, Atrium Health Primary Care Mountain Island Family Medicine and other medical facilities.
The Shuffletown Grill has been a breakfast staple since 1957.
Walmart and other shopping needs are nearby for Mountain Island residents.
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What you should know about flood risk
Waterfront properties along Mountain Island Lake and Long Creek are within FEMA flood zone AE, which means there is a 1% annual chance of a flood hazard. Properties are set back from the water as a precaution and must be covered by flood insurance.
A calm cove on Mountain Island Lake.
Waterfront mansions often feature private docks on Mountain Island Lake.
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THERE ARE A LOT OF JOBS OPEN, BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW PEOPLE TO GET YOUR FOOT INTO THE DOOR. IT IS VERY HARD TO GET A DECENT JOB.
3.0Niche User
6/26/2014Niche Review
The atmosphere here is very versatile. There are local places for all kinds of people and personalities. Personally I would not live here at the current age. I would not choose to live here again because i want to see and experience more in life. I would rate Charlotte a 5 its not the best but not the worse. For the future I see a lot of improvement which is already in the works.
4.0Niche User
7/6/2014Niche Review
THE POLICE ARE VERY RESPONSIVE. THERE ARE HARDLY ANY CRIME PROBLEMS.
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4/18/2015Niche Review
I think there is plenty of safety in this area. There are police in nearly every place you go to. They patrol the streets often and you can usually find them at many places. Most of the communities in this area have neighborhood watch teams that watch out often and report suspicious activities as well as notifying the community when there are changes about or if there is something they need to watch out for.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Mountain Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain Island, Charlotte sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Island, Charlotte over the last 12 months is $411,495, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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