Mountain Island Lake

Charlotte, NC

Welcome to Mountain Island Lake

Mountain Island Lake is a lake northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina created in 1924 to coincide with the building of Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. It is named after the mountain which appears as an island in the lake, and the surrounding area is identified by the lake’s name. The shape of the lake follows the meander of the Catawba River’s course, dammed near the Mount Holly Wastewater Plant. Full pond elevation is approximately 647.5 feet (197 m). The lake has around 3,281 acres (13 km2) of surface area and 61 miles (98 km) of shoreline.

Mountain Island Lake is fed by the Catawba River, and is the smallest of the three man-made lakes that border Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie). Mountain Island Lake is managed by Charlotte-based company Duke Energy. The primary function of Mountain Island Lake is to provide drinking water for over 1 million residents of Charlotte and surrounding Mecklenburg County, as well as Mount Holly and Gastonia in Gaston County. The lake is also accessible to the public for boating and fishing use. There are three boating access areas on the lake and a tailrace fishing platform for bank fishing in cooperation with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

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12532 Overlook Mountain Drive
$995,000   Active
Subdivision: Overlook

Located in the highly sought-after waterfront community of Overlook, this stunning full brick home sits on a spacious corner lot of .628 acres, offering both privacy and curb appeal. With 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, this home provides exceptional space and flexibility for modern living. The home features a newly remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, and a custom wine bar complete with a beverage refrigerator—perfect for entertaining. Fresh designer paint throughout, refinished wood floors, new carpet, and smart home features including Nest thermostats add a fresh, move-in-ready feel. Designed for convenience and versatility, the layout includes a guest suite on the main floor with an ensuite bathroom, two laundry rooms, and dual staircases. The finished walkout basement offers even more living space, complete with a bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage—ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy beautiful landscaping, a fenced backyard, and an oversized, multilevel deck—perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Ideally located just minutes from the airport and I-485, this home is also close to Riverbend Village, Mountain Island Lake, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, with Uptown Charlotte only 15 minutes away for easy access to dining, arts, and professional sports. This exceptional property combines space, style, and location in an amenity rich waterfront community—don’t miss the opportunity to call it home.

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Basic Information

MLS#: 4369521
Price: $995,000
Square Footage: 4930
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Acreage: 0.63
Year Built: 1999
Type: Single Family Residence
Listing courtesy of: Helen Adams Realty - judy@helenadamsrealty.com

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