
Jen McGivney
5 Waterfront Homes for Under a Million
If your idea of a dream home comes with visions of waterfront views, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re in the market to shop or just need a few minutes of real estate gawking, here are five homes for sale in Gaston County, ranging from $485,000 to nearly $900,000, all designed for the water lover.
Belmont
$898,500
Luxury waterfront living on Lake Wylie

The Bottom Line: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,784 square feet, .84 acres
The Highlight Reel: Indoor, heated pool; park-like grounds; dock; gourmet kitchen
Would it be worth the stress? Having to decide each day whether to swim in the lake or in your private, heated, indoor pool? Having to choose between sitting on your deck or by your firepit amid your perfectly landscaped grounds? We’re willing to take a chance to know firsthand. View home listing on Zillow.
Mount Holly
$775,000
Secluded waterfront with private boat launch

The Bottom Line: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,326 square feet, 2.42 acres
Highlight Reel: Big yard, private boat launch
This yard is meant to host a party. With nearly two and a half acres, a secluded lakefront, and even a boat launch, the future owners of this Mount Holly home should assume regular guests. View home listing on Zillow.
Gastonia
$899,000
Stunning dual-master home near Robinwood Lake

The Bottom Line: 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5,865 square feet, 1.41 acres
The Highlight Reel: Dual master suites, gourmet kitchen, pool with large yard
This stunner of a custom home has just about every amenity you can think of, and it’s part of a neighborhood with a community lake and park, with easy access to the Warlick Family YMCA. If you prefer the water a little closer? Hit the in-ground pool out back. View home listing on Zillow.
Belmont
$654,000
A beautiful front porch looking out onto a quiet Lake Wylie cove

The Bottom Line: 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3,078 square feet, 1.26 acres
The Highlight Reel: Lakefront porch, floating dock, and 300 feet of waterline
A quiet cove. A big front porch. The only things missing are a cup of coffee, a book, and a morning with nothing to do. The secluded cove means this is an ideal home for birdwatching and fishing. View home listing on Zillow.
Mount Holly
$485,000
Watch the Whitewater Center fireworks while sitting on your dock.

The Bottom Line: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,314 square feet
The Highlight Reel: Water views all year from the main living area
From the living room, this house boasts views of the water and the sunrise. From the dock, you can watch the fireworks shows at the Whitewater Center. It’s hard to believe that a house with these kind of views is only five minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte. View home listing on Zillow.