
$184,900 $230/sqft
120 Cardinal Drive
New London, NC 28127
2 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft · 1991 · 2 d ago
Badin Shores Resort is built for buyers who want direct access to Badin Lake without the price tag of a traditional lakefront subdivision.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Badin Shores Resort, New London
Badin Shores Resort is built for buyers who want direct access to Badin Lake without the price tag of a traditional lakefront subdivision. The community combines deeded lots, a gated entrance, and a broad range of property types, from campers and park models to modular homes and a smaller collection of larger waterfront houses. Pricing stretches from entry-level lots and RV setups into waterfront homes near $600,000, but the heart of the neighborhood stays firmly in the accessible lake-retreat category.
What gives the community its identity is the resort package woven through everyday ownership. Listings regularly point to the marina, boat ramp, sandy beach, fishing pier, waterfront boardwalk, clubhouse, and pool, with putt-putt and sports courts showing up almost as often as the lake itself. Water views are common, and many lots are set up for the practical side of lake use with concrete or gravel parking, room for boats and golf carts, and detached storage buildings for gear. Covered porches, screened porches, decks, gazebos, and fire-pit areas are recurring features, which makes outdoor living a central part of the experience.
Badin Shores reads more like a compact lake resort than a conventional neighborhood. Beyond the pool and beach area, owners regularly highlight basketball and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, horseshoes, disc golf, a fitness or wellness room, laundromat access, and an on-site restaurant. Several listings also mention year-round events, which reinforces the sense that shared amenities are not an afterthought here; they are a major reason the community stands out on Badin Lake.
Architecturally, the neighborhood is mixed and practical. Most homes trace to the late 1980s through the 2000s, with continued additions into the 2010s and 2020s. Siding and vinyl exteriors dominate, while brick appears only occasionally. Park models and campers with room additions are common, and modular homes tend to command higher prices, especially when they add basements, stronger water views, or a more house-like layout.
The setting places owners in the Badin Lake recreation corridor, with Albemarle and Salisbury providing everyday services and Charlotte or Greensboro roughly an hour away by car, according to current listing marketing. Within the resort, many of the shared destinations are reachable by foot or golf cart. Community-level school assignments are not consistently identified in listing marketing, so buyers typically confirm current zoning directly before closing.
Badin Shores Resort works best as a lake-centered neighborhood where the value proposition is straightforward: easy access to the water, a long list of shared amenities, and a range of ownership options that keeps Badin Lake more attainable than many nearby waterfront alternatives.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · New London
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Showing 1-48+ recently sold in Badin Shores Resort, New London
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 23 2026 | $122,500 | 352 | 402 sq ft | 96.5% | $305 |
| | Jul 23 2026 | $95,000 | 50 | 537 sq ft | 95.1% | $177 |
| | Jul 23 2026 | $150,500 | 29 | 384 sq ft | 97.1% | $392 |
| | Jul 21 2026 | $113,000 | 187 | 380 sq ft | 95.0% | $297 |
| | Jul 10 2026 | $189,000 | 116 | 756 sq ft | 96.9% | $250 |
| | Jul 9 2026 | $185,500 | 350 | 786 sq ft | 95.2% | $236 |
| | Jul 9 2026 | $190,000 | 114 | 792 sq ft | 84.5% | $240 |
| | Jul 6 2026 | $105,000 | 171 | 398 sq ft | 84.1% | $264 |
| | Jun 30 2026 | $190,000 | 427 | 792 sq ft | 86.4% | $240 |
| | Jun 30 2026 | $68,500 | 130 | 234 sq ft | 91.3% | $293 |
| | Jun 26 2026 | $174,000 | 237 | 743 sq ft | 97.2% | $234 |
| | Jun 25 2026 | $269,900 | 116 | 888 sq ft | 95.4% | $304 |
| | Jun 24 2026 | $147,000 | 110 | 700 sq ft | 89.1% | $210 |
| | Jun 17 2026 | $94,500 | 89 | 492 sq ft | 99.6% | $192 |
| | Jun 16 2026 | $163,000 | 109 | 431 sq ft | 92.9% | $378 |
| | Jun 2 2026 | $385,000 | 63 | 897 sq ft | 96.5% | $429 |
| | May 26 2026 | $77,000 | 300 | 271 sq ft | 90.1% | $284 |
| | May 26 2026 | $140,000 | 81 | 387 sq ft | 93.3% | $362 |
| | May 22 2026 | $156,000 | 39 | 735 sq ft | 97.6% | $212 |
| | May 21 2026 | $74,000 | 44 | 235 sq ft | 96.1% | $315 |
| | May 20 2026 | $89,500 | 50 | 257 sq ft | 93.2% | $348 |
| | May 18 2026 | $65,000 | 922 | 264 sq ft | 82.3% | $246 |
| | May 8 2026 | $435,000 | 225 | 1,824 sq ft | 94.2% | $238 |
| | May 7 2026 | $165,000 | 34 | 415 sq ft | 97.1% | $398 |
| | Apr 29 2026 | $87,500 | 316 | 367 sq ft | 83.3% | $238 |
| | Apr 28 2026 | $75,000 | 259 | 320 sq ft | 88.8% | $234 |
| | Apr 24 2026 | $119,250 | 317 | 718 sq ft | 91.7% | $166 |
| | Apr 21 2026 | $55,000 | 544 | 315 sq ft | 84.7% | $175 |
| | Apr 21 2026 | $89,000 | 93 | 357 sq ft | 95.2% | $249 |
| | Apr 17 2026 | $260,000 | 50 | 912 sq ft | 96.7% | $285 |
| | Apr 7 2026 | $65,000 | 32 | 289 sq ft | 86.7% | $225 |
| | Apr 1 2026 | $115,000 | 657 | 768 sq ft | 85.2% | $150 |
| | Apr 1 2026 | $65,000 | 428 | 513 sq ft | 81.4% | $127 |
| | Mar 31 2026 | $74,000 | 22 | 280 sq ft | 93.7% | $264 |
| | Mar 3 2026 | $173,000 | 195 | 648 sq ft | 96.1% | $267 |
| | Feb 27 2026 | $40,000 | 337 | 220 sq ft | 80.0% | $182 |
| | Feb 10 2026 | $124,000 | 344 | 396 sq ft | 93.3% | $313 |
| | Jan 23 2026 | $158,000 | 83 | 608 sq ft | 96.9% | $260 |
| | Jan 6 2026 | $59,000 | 102 | 540 sq ft | 81.4% | $109 |
| | Jan 6 2026 | $47,000 | 95 | — | 85.5% | — |
| | Dec 10 2025 | $257,000 | 120 | 876 sq ft | 93.8% | $293 |
| | Dec 5 2025 | $40,000 | 151 | 370 sq ft | 72.7% | $108 |
| | Dec 5 2025 | $120,000 | 122 | 320 sq ft | 93.0% | $375 |
| | Dec 3 2025 | $84,900 | 72 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Nov 12 2025 | $78,400 | 184 | 289 sq ft | 88.1% | $271 |
| | Oct 22 2025 | $60,000 | 43 | 311 sq ft | 88.9% | $193 |
| | Oct 10 2025 | $132,500 | 85 | 345 sq ft | 95.3% | $384 |
| | Oct 3 2025 | $140,000 | 88 | 396 sq ft | 93.3% | $354 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Badin Shores Resort, New London
Badin Shores Resort median sale price is $116,000, down 3.3% from a year ago; New London is up 15.9%.
+13 outside price range.
The Badin Shores Resort real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 93 days. With 46 active listings and 60 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Listings taken off the market in the past year in Badin Shores Resort, New London
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2 bd · 1 ba · 494 sqft
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1 bd · 1 ba · 464 sqft
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1 bd · 1 ba · 456 sqft
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