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Experience elevated Lake Norman living in this fully renovated, move-in-ready waterfront home offering expansive main-channel views, modern upgrades throughout, and a rare turnkey opportunity at this price point. Thoughtfully redesigned from top to bottom, this home blends timeless style with high-end comfort — delivering the kind of lakefront lifestyle buyers want now, without the renovation delays. Inside, the home features a professional gourmet kitchen, beautifully updated bathrooms, spacious bedrooms, and stylish new lighting throughout. Major improvements include a new roof (2017), main HVAC with whole-house air filtration (2018), basement HVAC with whole-house air filtration (2022), new water heater, updated plumbing including hose bibs, new electrical outlets, and a whole-house water filtration and softener system — all completed so you can enjoy the home from day one. Additional upgrades include new ceiling fans, updated door hardware, LED lighting in every closet, a new Pella sliding glass door in the basement bonus room, a new LiftMaster garage door opener, a new irrigation pump, and an outdoor storage shed. Step outside and take in the best of Lake Norman. The newer covered dock features a 10,000-lb boat lift, and the cove was professionally dredged in 2020 to improve water depth and provide easier access to the main channel. Whether you’re relaxing on the deck, hosting friends and family, or heading out on the water, the setting delivers the views, access, and lifestyle buyers expect from a premier waterfront property. This is a rare opportunity to own a fully updated, move-in-ready waterfront home where all major improvements have already been completed — allowing you to simply enjoy the Lake Norman lifestyle.

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1998
  • Waterfront
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 130 days on Market

  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    2 full · 1 half
  • Year Built
    1998
  • Construction Materials
    Brick
  • Garage Spaces
    2.0
  • Parking Features
    Garage Faces Side
  • Living Area
    3247.0
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven
  • Cooling
    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating
    Heat Pump
  • Basement
    Finished, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space

  • Lot Features
    Wooded, Waterfront
  • Water Front
    Yes
  • 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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With a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 7.25% rate, the ez Mortgage Calculator estimates the monthly payment for 8535 Sylvan Dr at around $7,961. This includes estimated property taxes and insurance.

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What is the price per square foot for this home?

This home is listed at $1,399,000 with 3,247 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $431 per square foot.

How long has this property been on the market?

8535 Sylvan Dr was listed on July 02, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 130 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1998, making it approximately 28 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 09, 2026 at 04:30PM | Source: Canopy MLS | MLS#: 4396281