Mountain Island Lake Real Estate is named for the southern end of Mountain Island Lake on the border of Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties. It is a special place only 10 miles away from Charlotte with an easy commute to Uptown and the Douglas International Airport. Many call this one of the best kept secrets of Charlotte Metro area living.
A number of newer neighborhoods now exist in the area, popular because of the lake-side living. Some of the neighborhood names are Stonewater, Riverbend, Mountain Point, Overlook, Mt. Isle Harbor, Preservation Pointe, Claiborne Point, Northwoods, Long Creek, Chastain Walk, Keeneland and Pine Island. Pine Island Country Club is a part of the neighborhood. Home prices range in these neighborhoods from $140,000 to over $1 Million. There’s a little bit of every price range and housing budget.
The lake and island was created in 1924 as a part of the Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. It is fed by the Catawba River and contains 61 miles of shoreline. The lake itself provides drinking water for various residents and is a great place for boating and fishing.
Inside the lake is a small island that is unincorporated and is just three miles north of Mount Holly. The island is available for recreation, picnicking, and camping. Mountain Island Real Estate is also close to the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, the US National Whitewater Park, Cowans Ford Waterfowl Refuge and the famous shopping at North Lake Mall. Entertainment and sporting evens are close by, as well as an easy drive to work.
Mountain Island Lake is serviced by the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, known for excellence in education. Mountain Island Lake Elementary school is a newer school for grades kindergarten through 5th grade. It is considered a school of Distinction by North Carolina rating standards. 92% of students are performing on grade level and a high level of technology available to students in classrooms.
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