About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 8490 Sylvan Drive in Terrell, NC is listed for $1,125,000 ($655 per sqft). Built in 1980, the home offers 1,718 sqft of living space on a 0.49 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1980
  • 0.49 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
3 full
3-car garage
1980

Amenities

FireplaceViewSpaA/C
Listing Description

Lake Norman waterfront home on a level lot with 259 feet of shoreline, positioned at the end of a peninsula on a private cul-de-sac in Terrell, NC. Enjoy wide, west-facing views of open water with full sunsets every evening, and no HOA. This one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property is fully equipped for lake days, with a private boat ramp, a pier, and a floating boat dock with a boat lift in deep water.

Floor-to-ceiling windows span the rear of the home, bringing lake views into the living room, kitchen, dining room, and four-seasons sunroom, which extends your enjoyment of the water year-round. Inside, a vaulted front room and open floor plan connect the living room and kitchen.

Down the hall, the primary suite offers its own full bath, joined by two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Laundry is conveniently located on the main level, and the spacious two-car garage boasts a tall vaulted ceiling. Built in 1980, the home brings good bones, a roof replaced in 2022, and the perfect canvas to make it your own.

Downstairs, the finished basement offers a spacious rec room with a fireplace, a third full bath, and abundant storage. The rear-facing basement garage opens directly to the boat ramp, making it ideal for watercraft or a workshop. Step through the sliding door onto a patio overlooking the lake, the perfect place to settle into a rocking chair and enjoy the view.

The basement could easily be heated to add more heated square footage. Located in Terrell, this home keeps everyday conveniences close. Highway 150 is minutes away, and Sherrills Ford shopping, including Publix, Starbucks, and local dining, is just 3.5 miles out, with Lowe's Foods and 7-Eleven on the way.

Mooresville's 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 only 35 minutes. Schedule your private showing today and experience Lake Norman waterfront living for yourself!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,017/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$814
Interest$4,875
Insurance$328

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

8490 Sylvan Drive

Terrell, NC 28682

Gabriel Acres

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Above Ground Hot Tub / SpaDock - Floating

Property Details

Construction

Brick Full Stone Veneer Vinyl

Views

Water

Outdoor Features

PorchDeck

Parking

Garage - AttachedOpenGarageDrivewayUnderground/Basement

Heating

Electric (Heating)Heat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Appliances

DishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 8490 Sylvan Drive is listed at $1,125,000 ($655/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,017 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1980, 0.49 acre lot, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Dock - Floating.

This property is listed by Sandy McAlpine.

SM

Sandy McAlpine

Agent at RE/MAX Metro Realty

Listed by RE/MAX Metro Realty · Broker phone: (704) 275-1010 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 4440332· Source: Canopy MLS· 5 days on PropertySimple

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8490 Sylvan Drive, Terrell, NC 28682

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