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259 feet of Lake Norman shoreline. Level lot. Open-water views. West-facing sunsets. No HOA. This unique 3-bed, 3-bath waterfront home sits on a private peninsula cul-de-sac in Terrell, NC, with a boat ramp, pier, and floating dock with lift. The water stays deep year-round, so the lake is yours to enjoy in every season. Lake views from nearly every main-level living space. Floor-to-ceiling windows span the rear of the home, framing the water from the living room, kitchen, dining room, and four-seasons sunroom. Comfortable main-level living. A vaulted front room and open floor plan connect the living room and kitchen. The primary suite has its own full bath, and two additional bedrooms share a second full bath. Laundry is on the main level, and the spacious two-car garage has a tall vaulted ceiling. Built in 1980 with good bones and a new roof in 2022, this home is a great canvas to make your own. Finished walkout basement with direct boat ramp access. Enjoy a large rec room with a fireplace, a third full bath, and abundant storage. The rear-facing basement garage opens directly to the boat ramp, ideal for watercraft or a workshop. Step out the sliding door to a lakeside patio, the perfect spot for a rocking chair and a sunset. The basement also has potential to add more heated square footage. Convenient to everything. Highway 150 is minutes away. Sherrills Ford shopping, including Publix, Starbucks, and local dining, is just 3.5 miles out, with Lowe’s Foods and 7-Eleven along the way. Mooresville shopping, including Sam’s Club, Target, and TJ Maxx, is about 8 miles away. I-77 is a 12-minute drive, and uptown Charlotte is 35 minutes. Waterfront with this much shoreline, deep water, and no HOA is a rare find on Lake Norman. Schedule your private showing today!

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1980
  • 3 Car Garage
  • 9 days on Market

Open House

  • November 14, 2026
    11:00am - 1:00pm

This open house information was last updated on 11/12/2026 08:58AM

  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    3
  • Year Built
    1980
  • Construction Materials
    Stone Veneer, Brick
  • Garage Spaces
    3.0
  • Parking Features
    Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Basement, Garage Faces Rear
  • Living Area
    1718.0
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Electric Oven
  • Exterior Features
    Dock
  • Patio And Porch
    Deck, Porch, Screened, Glass Enclosed, Side Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features
    Above Ground
  • Cooling
    Central Air, Electric
  • Heating
    Electric, Heat Pump
  • Basement
    Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access

  • Lot Features
    Wooded, Level, Cul-De-Sac, Views, Paved, Waterfall
  • View
    Water
  • Water
    Well

  • County
    Catawba
  • City
    Terrell
  • Neighborhood
    Gabriel Acres
  • Zip Code
    28682
  • High School
    Bandys
  • Middle School
    Mill Creek
  • Elementary School
    Sherrills Ford

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This home is listed at $1,125,000 with 1,718 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $655 per square foot.

How long has this property been on the market?

8490 Sylvan Dr was listed on November 04, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 9 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1980, making it approximately 46 years old.

What schools are assigned to this property?

Based on MLS info, this home is zoned for:

  • Elementary: Sherrills Ford
  • Middle: Mill Creek
  • High: Bandys

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Last Updated: November 13, 2026 at 05:03PM | Source: Canopy MLS | MLS#: 4440332