$1,150,000 $287/sqft
16000 Sunset Drive
Huntersville, NC 28078
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,006 sqft · 2007 · 8 d ago
Sunset Cove is a small Lake Norman waterfront pocket in Huntersville where custom homes, dock-ready shoreline, and oversized lots define the street.
Listing summary: 1 Active3 Recently Sold
$1,150,000 $287/sqft
Huntersville, NC 28078
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,006 sqft · 2007 · 8 d ago
$1,200,000 $311/sqft
Huntersville, NC 28078
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,863 sqft · 2014 · DOM: 59 d
$1,249,000 $335/sqft
Huntersville, NC 28078
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,732 sqft · 2014 · DOM: 61 d
$320,000 $127/sqft
Huntersville, NC 28078
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,519 sqft · 1990 · DOM: 175 d
Waterfront enclave in Huntersville
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AI-assisted overview based on MLS listing data for Sunset Cove, Huntersville
Sunset Cove is a small Lake Norman waterfront pocket in Huntersville where custom homes, dock-ready shoreline, and oversized lots define the street. The homes here sit on Sunset Drive and span from a 1990 residence to 2014 custom builds, with lots measuring roughly 23,000 to 28,700 square feet. That size gives the neighborhood a lower-density feel and leaves room for long driveways, deeper setbacks, and broad outdoor living areas.
The strongest identity here is water access. Two of the recent homes are waterfront properties with piers, docks, and boat slips, and one adds a 200-foot stone seawall with dock-ready shoreline. Another home pairs a pool with a paver patio, deck, and screened porch, while the newer custom homes lean into wide lake views and substantial main-level living spaces. The result is a street that reads more like a set of private lake houses than a uniform subdivision.
Inside, the homes are built around polished everyday function. Hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, custom kitchens with Thermador appliances, built-ins, and flexible rooms for offices, bonus space, or upstairs suites appear again and again. Main-level primary suites are a common thread, along with covered or screened outdoor spaces that extend the living area toward the water. One property is described as full brick with Hardy Plank trim, reinforcing the custom-home feel without forcing a single exterior look across the neighborhood.
There is no HOA, which keeps the setting straightforward and lets the lakefront lots and home design do the talking. Across the neighborhood, the mix of dock access, private outdoor space, and oversized lots gives Sunset Cove a distinct residential character that is closely tied to the shoreline.
The community sits on the south end of Lake Norman and is described as having easy access to shopping, dining, recreation, hospital services, and the Charlotte area. Blythe Landing is also nearby, adding another anchor for lake access and recreation. The common school assignments listed for the community are Barnette Elementary, Bradley Middle, and Hopewell High.
Sunset Cove is best understood as a compact Huntersville lake address: waterfront, custom, and space-conscious, with the shoreline and the homes themselves carrying most of the appeal.
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3 recently sold in Sunset Cove, Huntersville
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jun 14 2021 | $1,200,000 | 59 | 3,863 sq ft | $311 |
| | Sep 19 2018 | $1,249,000 | 61 | 3,732 sq ft | $335 |
| | Oct 27 2016 | $320,000 | 175 | 2,519 sq ft | $127 |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for Sunset Cove, Huntersville
The Sunset Cove real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 61 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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