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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3529 Mountain Cove Drive
$899,000   Under Contract - Show
Subdivision: Overlook

Rare opportunity to own one of the Overlook's custom homes with a flat lot and DEEDED BOAT SLIP on Mountain Island Lake! Located directly across the street from the boat slip, you'll enjoy quick and convenient access to your boat on an open quiet cove—offering all the benefits of a waterfront lifestyle without the waterfront price tag. From the moment you arrive, the full-brick exterior, 3 car garage, stunning double front doors, mature landscaping, and exceptional curb appeal make a lasting impression. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features a spacious primary suite on the main level with a beautifully remodeled bathroom showcasing modern finishes and luxury touches with two large closets. The chef's kitchen is equipped with premium upgrades including a gas Wolf cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wall oven, prep sink, and wine refrigerator—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Relax year-round on the screened porch featuring Eze-Breeze windows overlooking the private, natural backyard setting. This home combines luxury, convenience, and lake living in one exceptional package. Overlook is an amenity rich community offering, a newly designed pool (coming soon), walking trails, basketball courts, pickle ball and tennis courts, turf playground, and a boat launch.

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Basic Information

MLS#: 4394140
Price: $899,000
Square Footage: 3886
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.1
Acreage: 0.54
Year Built: 2002
Type: Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: Maultsby Realty Group - laura@maultsbygroup.com

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