
$320,000 $264/sqft
8658 Dog Leg Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft · 1995 · 3 d ago
Sherwood Shores is one of those Lake Norman neighborhoods where the water is not an amenity off in the distance; it shapes the street pattern, the views, and the daily rhythm of the neighborhood.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Sherwood Shores, Sherrills Ford
Sherwood Shores is one of those Lake Norman neighborhoods where the water is not an amenity off in the distance; it shapes the street pattern, the views, and the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. Waterfront homes dominate the community, and even many inland parcels are tied to deeded lake access, neighborhood boat ramps, or direct water views.
Set along the northwestern Lake Norman shoreline in Sherrills Ford, Sherwood Shores mixes older shoreline cottages, ranch homes, and updated lake houses built mostly from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, with a smaller set of newer infill homes and buildable lots. Home sites are generous for a lake neighborhood, generally running from roughly 0.46 acres to 2 acres, and wooded lots are a defining part of the setting. Waterfront addresses regularly include private docks, lifts, deep-water coves, or main-channel frontage, while high-end sales have stretched well past $1 million. Popular Lane stands out inside the neighborhood for larger lots and the highest average closed prices.
Sherwood Shores also keeps the lake close for owners who are not directly on the shoreline. Lake-view homes, deeded access parcels, and a neighborhood boat ramp give the interior streets a strong water connection, so the community spans simple lake-access cottages, vacant home sites, and more elaborate waterfront retreats without losing its relaxed shoreline character.
This is not a clubhouse subdivision. The signature amenities are practical lake assets: neighborhood access points, paved boat ramp access, a kayak and paddleboard launch, and a long pattern of private docks, lifts, and shoreline entertaining areas. Decks, screened porches, patios, and fire pits are part of the neighborhood vocabulary, and many homes pair open living areas with fireplaces, lake-facing windows, finished basements, workshops, or detached garages sized for boats and gear.
No-HOA ownership is another defining trait. Boat and RV parking, extra driveways, and large workshop spaces fit naturally with the larger lots and lower-density layout. Exteriors are mixed rather than uniform, with wood-forward lake houses, cedar and log elements, stone accents, and occasional brick construction appearing across the neighborhood.
Everyday errands center on The Village at Sherrills Ford and the Publix retail area a short drive away, while several waterfront homes sit within a brief boat ride of lakeside dining. The assigned schools most commonly tied to Sherwood Shores are Catawba Elementary, Mill Creek Middle, and Bandys High. Overall, Sherwood Shores offers a distinctly Lake Norman version of neighborhood living: big water presence, usable lots, flexible ownership, and a price range that stretches from buildable lake-access parcels to substantial waterfront homes.
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Showing 1-48+ recently sold in Sherwood Shores, Sherrills Ford
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 22 2026 | $425,000 | 84 | 1,849 sq ft | 94.4% | $230 |
| | Dec 15 2025 | $1,600,000 | 249 | 3,748 sq ft | 91.4% | $427 |
| | Aug 29 2025 | $1,555,000 | 31 | 2,967 sq ft | 97.2% | $524 |
| | Jun 10 2025 | $675,000 | 105 | 2,371 sq ft | 90.0% | $285 |
| | Nov 19 2024 | $1,499,000 | 73 | 1,752 sq ft | 85.7% | $856 |
| | Sep 23 2024 | $325,000 | 480 | — | 92.9% | — |
| | Jul 19 2024 | $915,000 | 47 | 2,300 sq ft | 110.9% | $398 |
| | May 10 2024 | $1,150,000 | 36 | 3,142 sq ft | 92.0% | $366 |
| | Nov 29 2023 | $29,000 | 102 | — | 97.0% | — |
| | Jun 21 2023 | $647,249 | 26 | 2,474 sq ft | 99.6% | $262 |
| | Mar 6 2023 | $1,285,000 | 46 | 2,967 sq ft | 93.5% | $433 |
| | Nov 9 2022 | $395,000 | 32 | 1,518 sq ft | 101.3% | $260 |
| | Nov 7 2022 | $300,000 | 46 | 1,856 sq ft | 100.0% | $162 |
| | May 27 2022 | $1,800,000 | 42 | 2,874 sq ft | 120.0% | $626 |
| | May 17 2022 | $488,000 | 40 | 2,122 sq ft | 102.7% | $230 |
| | Apr 21 2022 | $373,000 | 71 | 1,848 sq ft | 99.5% | $202 |
| | Mar 18 2022 | $30,000 | 168 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Nov 30 2021 | $887,000 | 158 | 4,444 sq ft | 95.9% | $200 |
| | Nov 18 2021 | $1,200,000 | 55 | 3,759 sq ft | 100.0% | $319 |
| | Oct 27 2021 | $429,900 | 47 | 2,595 sq ft | 100.0% | $166 |
| | Oct 5 2021 | $20,000 | 1442 | — | 80.0% | — |
| | Sep 24 2021 | $800,000 | 107 | 3,112 sq ft | 97.6% | $257 |
| | Aug 12 2021 | $890,000 | 62 | 2,662 sq ft | 101.1% | $334 |
| | Jun 1 2021 | $645,000 | 96 | 1,972 sq ft | 99.2% | $327 |
| | Feb 5 2021 | $400,000 | 71 | 2,474 sq ft | 88.2% | $162 |
| | Sep 17 2020 | $975,000 | 55 | 3,588 sq ft | 100.0% | $272 |
| | Jul 30 2020 | $220,000 | 687 | — | 96.1% | — |
| | Apr 8 2020 | $241,000 | 19 | 1,549 sq ft | 105.2% | $156 |
| | Feb 28 2020 | $285,000 | 64 | 2,040 sq ft | 102.2% | $140 |
| | Dec 19 2019 | $23,000 | 139 | — | 96.2% | — |
| | Jul 12 2019 | $670,000 | 50 | 2,065 sq ft | 103.1% | $324 |
| | Jun 12 2019 | $530,000 | 223 | 4,209 sq ft | 96.5% | $126 |
| | Oct 15 2018 | $492,500 | 87 | 2,380 sq ft | 95.6% | $207 |
| | Sep 21 2018 | $1,000,000 | 157 | 5,774 sq ft | 90.9% | $173 |
| | Sep 20 2018 | $251,000 | 489 | 2,175 sq ft | 93.5% | $115 |
| | Apr 6 2018 | $601,000 | 201 | 3,053 sq ft | 96.2% | $197 |
| | Aug 31 2017 | $460,000 | 219 | 1,760 sq ft | 92.0% | $261 |
| | Jul 28 2017 | $555,000 | 421 | 2,708 sq ft | 96.5% | $205 |
| | Apr 17 2017 | $578,000 | 138 | 2,380 sq ft | 96.9% | $243 |
| | Mar 16 2016 | $23,400 | 347 | — | 83.6% | — |
| | Dec 1 2015 | $210,000 | 201 | 1,856 sq ft | 100.0% | $113 |
| | Sep 30 2015 | $263,000 | 55 | 2,220 sq ft | 95.6% | $118 |
| | Jun 29 2015 | $171,000 | 103 | 1,516 sq ft | 97.7% | $113 |
| | Aug 20 2014 | $700,000 | 180 | 3,693 sq ft | 90.3% | $190 |
| | May 23 2014 | $121,000 | 86 | 1,040 sq ft | 93.1% | $116 |
| | May 23 2014 | $121,000 | 86 | 1,040 sq ft | 93.1% | $116 |
| | Nov 12 2013 | $125,000 | 74 | 1,207 sq ft | 100.0% | $104 |
| | Jun 10 2013 | $116,000 | 91 | 1,040 sq ft | 92.8% | $112 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Sherwood Shores, Sherrills Ford
Sherwood Shores median sale price is $488,000, down 24.3% from a year ago; Sherrills Ford is down 2.2%.
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