8490 Sylvan Drive, Terrell NC

  • 3 Bed
  • 3 Bath
  • 1718 ft2
  • 0.5 ac

For Sale $1,125,000

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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!

Exterior Features:

Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Dock - Floating

General Information:

List Price: $1,125,000
Status: For Sale
Bedrooms: 3
Type: Single Family Residence
Approx Sq. Ft.: 1718 sqft
Parking: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Shop
MLS Number: CAR4440332
Subdivision: Gabriel Acres
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Paved, Wooded, Views, Waterfall
Year Built: 1980
Sewer Type: Septic Installed

Assigned Schools:

Elementary: Sherrills Ford
Middle: Mill Creek
High: Bandys

Price & Sales History

Date Event Price $/SQFT
11-04-2026 Listed $1,125,000 $655

Nearby Schools

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School Name Distance Grades Rating
Sherrills Ford Elementary 4 miles KG-06 9
Lake Norman Elementary School 4 miles PK-05 9
Rock Springs Elementary 4 miles PK-05 9
Lakeshore Elementary School 5 miles PK-05 8
Lincoln Charter School 6 miles KG-06 10
Langtree Charter Academy 6 miles KG-06 9

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8490 Sylvan Drive, Terrell NC 0 mi $1,125,000 days
8535 Sylvan Drive, Terrell NC 0.1 mi $1,399,000 days
4496 Kiser Island Road, Terrell NC 0.2 mi $1,999,500 days
4580 Kiser Island Road, Terrell NC 0.2 mi $950,000 days
8445 Timberlake Lane, Terrell NC 0.2 mi $1,250,000 days
8527 Fieldstone Drive, Terrell NC 0.3 mi $1,399,000 days
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    8490 Sylvan Drive, Terrell NC is a 1718 ft2 on a 0.490 acres lot. This is for $1,125,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1980.

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