About Lake Realty
Your Trusted Real EstateAdvisor In Buying Or Selling A Home Near Lake Norman
Whether you are buying or selling a house near Lake Norman, you need a team of experts to prepare you for one of the largest transactions in life.
Having lived in the Lake Norman and Charlotte area since 1967, Frank Free founded Lake Realty and built a family of experienced local Lake Norman Real Estate experts.
Being your trusted advisor to guide you through the journey is Lake Realty’s number one priority.

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Lake Norman Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Lake Norman is the perfect place to call home whether you are looking for a multi-million-dollar property or a quaint lake cabin. With over 1300 homes for sale, around 300 of waterfront or water view, you are sure to find the perfect fit for you and your family.
Lake Norman Homes For Sale
If you are reading this then you have most likely already heard about many of the great aspects that make Lake Norman Real Estate so desirable. What’s not to love? You get the ‘Lake Lifestyle” while being in close proximity to many fantastic towns and cities including Charlotte, NC.
The culmination of natural beauty, quaint towns and thriving economies, makes this area a unique and enticing place to live. Lake Norman itself includes over 535 miles of shoreline, bordering four different counties, with a slightly different vibe in each of the dozens of communities dotting the shore. You may hear people call the area Lake Norman NC or Lake Norman Charlotte NC but there is not an actually city or town called Lake Norman. There are 7 main cities/towns around the lake which encompasses a diverse spectrum of people, places, culture and history. Click to learn more about the history of Lake Norman.
How far is Lake Norman from Charlotte North Carolina? 22 miles from downtown Charlotte to Cornelius.

Lake Norman Waterfront Homes For Sale
With over 26 years of experience helping clients buy and sell waterfront homes on Lake Norman, we are your local lake experts. It’s important to work with someone understands waterfront properties and all the rules and regulations that go along with buying a waterfront home on Lake Norman. Reach out to us with all you questions, we’re here to help!
Testimonials
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We are Valeri and Bob Matthews, clients and now friends of Don & Meredith Jennings. We just wanted to send a quick note to let you know how helpful, patient, and wonderful these two people are! Meredith and Don first worked with us while we were still living in Apex,… read moreWe are Valeri and Bob Matthews, clients and now friends of Don & Meredith Jennings. We just wanted to send a quick note to let you know how helpful, patient, and wonderful these two people are! Meredith and Don first worked with us while we were still living in Apex, NC and continued to send and show us homes until we moved here and bought the perfect home in Denver on the lake. (Westport Peninsula on Blue Water Ct).
They both were so kind, understanding, and assisted us, and continue to do so, in everyway. They both go above and beyond the call of duty, and are currently working with some of our family/friends that may move here in the future. Whenever we need anything, or a contact, or just an awesome couple to come to our home or meet for dinner, they are the ones we call!
It has been so great to have two loving and spiritual friends, as we have no family here. They both made us feel welcomed, which is another reason why we love the area. We will always keep looking, at what is out there on the market, in case we decide to move up. They are both more than willing to show us homes anytime.
As you can tell, from my wordy email, we cannot praise Don and Meredith Jennings enough for their dedicated service and friendship.
Thanks for having such terrific agents! read lessThe Matthews’ FamilyI have nothing but great things to say about Marianne! She helped my fiance sell his townhome and also helped us to purchase our brand new dream home. She is so professional but also felt like working with a friend. Everything went smoothly and she kept us… read moreI have nothing but great things to say about Marianne! She helped my fiance sell his townhome and also helped us to purchase our brand new dream home. She is so professional but also felt like working with a friend. Everything went smoothly and she kept us updated every step of the way. Thanks Marianne! read less
Chelsea BoyetteWe thought it would be a difficult task to purchase a home out of state and during Covid, but Marsha Marold was able to make the entire process smooth. She listened to our needs and was able to accommodate us with a variety of home searches with only a… read moreWe thought it would be a difficult task to purchase a home out of state and during Covid, but Marsha Marold was able to make the entire process smooth. She listened to our needs and was able to accommodate us with a variety of home searches with only a few days to spend in the area. Upon our arrival, she provided us with maps, lists of activities to do in the area, and local restaurants/shops to familiarize us with. She spent time with us (on the phone in separate cars) pointing out all the unique features of each town as we drove through. She was always accessible and was prompt with her responses when she needed to get back to us. She guided us through the entire process and made us feel that she had our best interest at heart. She was patient with us and we never felt rushed. We were impressed with her professionalism and her genuine interest in assuring we were satisfied with our final decision on our new place. A professional realtor who went above and beyond. We now consider her a friend. read less
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Amy Feira, from Lake Norman is a ROCK STAR! I moved to Mooresville from out of state. Amy previewed all the homes, took pictures and wrote a review on each of them. When I came to town we hit the ground running with an outlined plan. I really appreciated… read moreAmy Feira, from Lake Norman is a ROCK STAR! I moved to Mooresville from out of state. Amy previewed all the homes, took pictures and wrote a review on each of them. When I came to town we hit the ground running with an outlined plan. I really appreciated this because my time was VERY limited. Ultimately, I purchased the house when I was out of town so Amy became my coordinator in chief. She managed all the inspectors, contractors and negotiations. I truly felt that Amy was looking out for my best interest. It needs to be said again, Amy Feira is a ROCK STAR! read less
Ken ChelkoI am very pleased to give Kimberly a glowing review. I had interviewed several agents from various companies before deciding on who was going to handle the sale of my home, including a few of the big names who advertise on the radio. I didn’t like the same old story… read moreI am very pleased to give Kimberly a glowing review. I had interviewed several agents from various companies before deciding on who was going to handle the sale of my home, including a few of the big names who advertise on the radio. I didn’t like the same old story and pushiness I was getting from them and what they could get me for my house. I had been watching the market for a while before I listed it and knew what was possible.
Kimberly was straight forward and what she told me made perfect sense. That’s how I like business done. She was quick to get the ball rolling and easy to reach if I had questions. She always had the right attitude and got me the price I was hoping for. What more can I say besides, it was a great experience. read lessPaul BirkdaleLloyd & Darlene exceeded our expectations~ Living in New York and trying to find and purchase the right home in Denver NC is not an easy task, however with Lloyd and Darlene’s expertise and great people skills, made it happen! We had full trust in working remotely with them and… read moreLloyd & Darlene exceeded our expectations~ Living in New York and trying to find and purchase the right home in Denver NC is not an easy task, however with Lloyd and Darlene’s expertise and great people skills, made it happen! We had full trust in working remotely with them and taking their advice. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to purchase property/home. read less
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Marsha introduced me to my new condo on LKN and I absolutely love it! She was attentive and always there for any questions or concerns I may have had in my first time buying my place. If I didn’t know what to ask or needed more information, she… read moreMarsha introduced me to my new condo on LKN and I absolutely love it! She was attentive and always there for any questions or concerns I may have had in my first time buying my place. If I didn’t know what to ask or needed more information, she could either tell me or refer me to someone who could help! Thank you Marsha and Lake Norman Realty for being there on one of the most wonderful moments of my life!!! read less
Karen ReedMy husband and I have had the recent pleasure of working with Melissa Hinojosa in search for a rental home in Cornelius. Ms. Hinojosa is a professional in every sense of the word. She is personable, knowledgeable, efficient, and proactive. She helped us to find a lovely home and… read moreMy husband and I have had the recent pleasure of working with Melissa Hinojosa in search for a rental home in Cornelius. Ms. Hinojosa is a professional in every sense of the word. She is personable, knowledgeable, efficient, and proactive. She helped us to find a lovely home and always listened to our needs. Great communication skills like hers are very much appreciated. Ms. Hinojosa always made sure our time was spent wisely when viewing properties. Ms. Hinojosa always seemed eager to assist in any way to ensure we found the right fit. She was always available to answer any questions and her follow up was to perfection. We have never worked with a realtor who worked so hard for their client. If we could give more than 5 stars it would be our pleasure. Please know what a true asset you have with Ms. Hinojosa as one of your realtors. Her professionalism, consistency, efficiency, and warmth are a few of the reasons we will recommend Ms. Hinojosa to anyone we know in the market for an outstanding realtor. Warmest regards,Susan and Alan Martin read less
Susan MartinWe really wanted someone who was going to hold our hand through the beginning stages of this process and Marsha did just that and beyond! Thank you for all you did for our family!
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We used Marsha Marold from Lake Realty as our realtor last year when looking for our very first home. As Im sure it is with any home buying experience there were calm and stressful moments in the process, but Marsha was really great helping us navigate everything and educating us… read moreWe used Marsha Marold from Lake Realty as our realtor last year when looking for our very first home. As Im sure it is with any home buying experience there were calm and stressful moments in the process, but Marsha was really great helping us navigate everything and educating us on the process as we went (having never before gone through it ourselves). With her experience in the market, she was able to recommend or find recommendations for everything we would need (financing, legal, contractors for various estimates and work, etc.) and we really couldnt have been happier with those experiences as well. After some of the home-buying horror stories you hear out there, it was a pleasure working with everyone from start to finish during the process. I highly recommend Marsha and the team at Lake Realty!-Ross read less
Ross TreiberI have relocated for work 5 times in my life all presenting a variety of challenges. Jennifer King started working with me in April of 2015, she was able to find me temporary corporate housing, a short term rental and finally the perfect lake community home.
She was so kind, patient… read moreI have relocated for work 5 times in my life all presenting a variety of challenges. Jennifer King started working with me in April of 2015, she was able to find me temporary corporate housing, a short term rental and finally the perfect lake community home.
She was so kind, patient and professional and knows lake Norman and surrounding lake areas very well! Jennifer has my highest recommendation as not just your realtor, but a great relocation guide. read lessApril R.I recently purchased a home in Denver, NC (on Lake Norman) with the assistance of Dennis Caudle. This was my 8th property purchase and I can unequivocally say that Dennis was the best all-around RE broker I’ve worked with…he may not feel the same about working with me because of… read moreI recently purchased a home in Denver, NC (on Lake Norman) with the assistance of Dennis Caudle. This was my 8th property purchase and I can unequivocally say that Dennis was the best all-around RE broker I’ve worked with…he may not feel the same about working with me because of the number properties he showed me, I’m talking dozens! Not only did he have enormous patience he gave great suggestions for locations and most importantly, he shared his architectural background with design ideas – we literally re-designed just about every home we looked at. I highly recommend using Dennis Caudle @ Lake Realty for your RE needs. read less
Bruce Floyd Roadruck -
Erin and John Bove where are realtors. They took amazing care of us and guided us through every step of the first home buyer process. They were extremely knowledgeable and patient with us while we found our Dream Home. We could not have had a better experience or a happier… read moreErin and John Bove where are realtors. They took amazing care of us and guided us through every step of the first home buyer process. They were extremely knowledgeable and patient with us while we found our Dream Home. We could not have had a better experience or a happier result. Thank you so much. read less
Carley SchellhornI had moved to NC from NJ summer of 2019 but started looking in 2018. My realtor at Lake Norman Real Estate is Kim Zarsadias. Kim wanted to ‘know’ me so that she could find the right fit for me and my family. At first, I was… read moreI had moved to NC from NJ summer of 2019 but started looking in 2018. My realtor at Lake Norman Real Estate is Kim Zarsadias. Kim wanted to ‘know’ me so that she could find the right fit for me and my family. At first, I was looking for a home to rent for 1 year before deciding to purchasing my forever home. Kim took me to every neighborhood she thought may be of interest to me and every house she thought fit my needs. She found us the perfect rental house in a sweet neighborhood. After almost 1 year of being here, we decided we wanted to make this area our permanent residence. So off we went again, to find the place we would call Home. Having known me now, she had a very good sense of what I liked and what my needs were and showed me only places that fit. She recently found us our warm, inviting & comfortable Home in a wonderful neighborhood. She is not only super sweet, but she is very patient and eager to investigate every option, and meets every challenge until it’s no longer a challenge. She understands her customer’s needs and wants them to be happy and content with their decision. She works tirelessly to make sure her customers’ needs are met. I really enjoyed working with Kim, and can’t thank her enough for making this big transition a lot easier and less intimidating. Simply the Best! read less
Linda OhlandtDarlene & Lloyd, Thank you so much for showing Matt & I around. You have a great feel for the area & you showed us some great homes. I will be in touch.
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I already referred Marsha to family members and friends! We worked well together. We were not ready to purchase when we first met Marsha but she hung in there until we were. Along the way she answered questions and sent us information we requested. We love it here!
Karen & Ken B.We have waited quite some time to be able to get a place that we can call home. I thank ya’ll so much for your very helpful time and patience in finding the perfect home for us. Ya’ll are truly, by far the best Realtor that I have ever worked… read moreWe have waited quite some time to be able to get a place that we can call home. I thank ya’ll so much for your very helpful time and patience in finding the perfect home for us. Ya’ll are truly, by far the best Realtor that I have ever worked with!
Thank you so very much Lloyd & Darlene for being such caring Realtors! I hope you enjoy the wine! read lessTraci & KinleyWorking with Vanessa Elliott was a pleasure. She was very patient and always made time for us. We were here for only a few days from New Jersey, and she very knowledgeably filled us in on everything we needed to know to make the decision to relocate here. After showing… read moreWorking with Vanessa Elliott was a pleasure. She was very patient and always made time for us. We were here for only a few days from New Jersey, and she very knowledgeably filled us in on everything we needed to know to make the decision to relocate here. After showing us a few homes she knew exactly what we were looking for and found us the perfect home near the lake in Denver. We are so happy with our new home and community. I would highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking to relocate to the Lake Norman area! read less
Grace and Arthur Nardino -
Erin and John Bove went above and beyond to help me sell my property which I have tried to see over the past 10 years with other Brokers. Thank you for all you’ve done to get this sold!
Suzanne ClarkI have nothing but great things to say about Marianne! She helped my fiance sell his townhome and also helped us to purchase our brand new dream home. She is so professional but also felt like working with a friend. Everything went smoothly and she kept us… read moreI have nothing but great things to say about Marianne! She helped my fiance sell his townhome and also helped us to purchase our brand new dream home. She is so professional but also felt like working with a friend. Everything went smoothly and she kept us updated every step of the way. Thanks Marianne! read less
Chelsea WillisLloyd & Darlene,
May you both have a Blessed Christmas Season! We can never thank you enough for everything you did in the selling of our home. Wishing you the best of health and happiness now and always!!Ginger, Jimmy & Scottie -
The Lake Realty team was so knowledgable and helpful. They found a number of listings that matched our needs and never rushed us or pressured us. They quickly figured out what our priorities were in finding a home and guided us towards a great fit.
Sharita GrubergI had the pleasure of meeting with Melissa Hinojosa today! Her energy is contagious and commitment is contagious! I love the core values of this company and would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone buying or selling real estate in and around Lake Norman!
Pam RossMarsha Marold was extremely helpful, patient and thorough when working with us to find our 1st home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Lake Norman area. She knew her stuff and didn’t let us get taken advantage of. If we needed someone to take… read moreMarsha Marold was extremely helpful, patient and thorough when working with us to find our 1st home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Lake Norman area. She knew her stuff and didn’t let us get taken advantage of. If we needed someone to take care of something concerning our loan or closing lawyer, she suggested the right people to help make our home purchasing experience go as smoothly as possible. We can’t thank her enough for all she has done from start to finish to get us in our first home! read less
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Marsha is one of the nicest people we know! We first met Marsha when she assisted my mother with purchasing her home. My mother needed to move from Florida to North Carolina and Marsha handled everything for her. She helped made her transition to North Carolina so effortlessly we instantly… read moreMarsha is one of the nicest people we know! We first met Marsha when she assisted my mother with purchasing her home. My mother needed to move from Florida to North Carolina and Marsha handled everything for her. She helped made her transition to North Carolina so effortlessly we instantly fell in love with her. So naturally we reached out to her when we were ready to purchase our first home. She helped made our experience for us so enjoyable. She was there every step of the way and taught us so much. She is no longer our agent she is a part of our family! read less
Leah LewisLynne Priestly is hands down the best real estate agent I have ever worked with (and I have moved lots!). She is always one step ahead of you, finding ways to make the entire process as seamless as possible. Add this to the fact that I was an out-of-state buyer… read moreLynne Priestly is hands down the best real estate agent I have ever worked with (and I have moved lots!). She is always one step ahead of you, finding ways to make the entire process as seamless as possible. Add this to the fact that I was an out-of-state buyer during a pandemic, and the stress can be overwhelming. Lynne handled everything and went above and beyond a standard “agent’s responsibility” to help me find a neighborhood that fit my personality, give me a sense of the neighboring towns, negotiated hard, and helped manage all of the vendors who helped make sure the home was in great condition. If you are looking for an agent that exceeds expectations and will work harder than anyone in the business, then look no further than Lynne Priestly! read less
Adina KalishDennis is a true professional. He was able to keep the ship on course through multiple obstacles to a final close on property. Would highly recommend him!
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Marianne made our home buying process very easy and smooth. Communication is key in the home buying process and Marianne was always available to answer any questions in our search for the perfect home. I recommend her to anyone looking to buy a house.
Carlos JimenezJennifer turned a stressful experience to a positive one, with her knowledge and persistence with getting things completed. She was ready to tackle any and all challenges that came up during the buying process and addressed my concerns in all areas. She went above and beyond to investigate and provide… read moreJennifer turned a stressful experience to a positive one, with her knowledge and persistence with getting things completed. She was ready to tackle any and all challenges that came up during the buying process and addressed my concerns in all areas. She went above and beyond to investigate and provide important information that was needed to help me make decisions. She is a wonderful, personable person and I would recommend her without a doubt. Thanks for helping me make my dream come true! read less
Doris KoprowskiLloyd & Darlene,
You are the sweetest people I have had the good fortune to meet. I think of you often and really appreciate all the help you gave me to get me down with my family. I really miss Harris Teeters and all the friends I made at St. Philip… read moreLloyd & Darlene,
You are the sweetest people I have had the good fortune to meet. I think of you often and really appreciate all the help you gave me to get me down with my family. I really miss Harris Teeters and all the friends I made at St. Philip Square. It is a special place. Thanks again for keeping in touch. Time flies…….can’t believe it’s been a year and a fun one at that. See you soon. Keep well, read lessBrenda
Lake Norman Facts:
- What year was Lake Norman built? Lake Norman was built between 1959-1964.
- What is Lake Norman size in acres? Lake Norman is 32,510 acres at full pond.
- What is the length of Lake Norman? Lake Norman is 33.6 miles in long.
- What is the width of Lake Norman? Lake Norman is 9 miles in wide.
- Shore Line length: 535 miles
- How deep is Lake Norman in North Carolina? Maximum depth is 110 feet.
- Average Depth: 33.5 feet
- Capacity: 3.4 trillion gallons of water
- Volume: 1,093,600 acre-feet
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