$1,575,000 $439/sqft
8160 Waterford Drive
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,584 sqft · 1996 · 1 d ago
King Cove sits on the Lake Norman shoreline in Stanley, and water access is the feature that defines it.
Listing summary: 1 Active18 Recently Sold
$1,575,000 $439/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,584 sqft · 1996 · 1 d ago
$739,900 $340/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,176 sqft · 1990 · DOM: 60 d
$820,000 $250/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,280 sqft · 1997 · DOM: 190 d
$875,000 $313/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,793 sqft · 2002 · DOM: 48 d
$1,195,000 $365/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,278 sqft · 1989 · DOM: 29 d
$489,000 $238/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,055 sqft · 1989 · DOM: 32 d
Waterfront
Boat Ramp · Boat Storage
$474,000 $172/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,758 sqft · 1994 · DOM: 54 d
$890,000 $251/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,552 sqft · 1997 · DOM: 45 d
$750,000 $326/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,302 sqft · 1996 · DOM: 34 d
$1,150,000 $281/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,096 sqft · 1997 · DOM: 51 d
$550,000 $187/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,946 sqft · 1989 · DOM: 338 d
$325,000 $158/sqft
Stanley, NC 28164
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,055 sqft · 1989 · DOM: 42 d
Lake Norman shoreline in western Lincoln County
Scheduled open houses in King Cove, Stanley
AI-assisted overview based on MLS listing data for King Cove, Stanley
King Cove sits on the Lake Norman shoreline in Stanley, and water access is the feature that defines it. Deeded boat-slip access, private pier references, and long lake views appear throughout the neighborhood, giving the subdivision a clear waterfront identity rather than a generic suburban one. The homes are detached single-family properties built from 1989 through 2002, with most plans landing in the 3- to 4-bedroom, 2- to 3-bath range.
The lot pattern reinforces that feel. Homes here average just over half an acre, with the larger addresses reaching roughly 30,000 square feet. Mature trees, manicured lawns, and tree-lined yards show up often, and several homes add fenced back yards, sunrooms, or broad water-facing decks. The highest-priced addresses tend to sit on Starboard Lane, while Waterford Drive holds most of the community's sales history and a wide spread of price points.
Outdoor living is central. Decks and porches are common, and a number of homes pair them with boat lifts, lakefront common areas, or gazebo and picnic-space references. Inside, fireplaces are a recurring feature, along with hardwood floors, granite kitchens, bonus rooms, wet bars, and office spaces. Some larger homes add elevators, walk-in attics, or dual-primary layouts, while others keep a simpler ranch or two-story plan.
Cowans Ford Country Club is the most common nearby anchor outside the neighborhood, and several listings connect King Cove to golf, tennis, and access along Highway 16. A few also note an easy route toward Charlotte and the airport, which broadens the setting beyond the shoreline without changing its lake-first character.
The common school assignments are Catawba Springs Elementary, East Lincoln Middle, and East Lincoln High. Taken together, King Cove is a compact waterfront pocket where boat access, large lots, and established single-family homes matter more than any single floor plan style.
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18 recently sold in King Cove, Stanley
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 31 2024 | $739,900 | 60 | 2,176 sq ft | $340 |
| | Mar 15 2023 | $820,000 | 190 | 3,280 sq ft | $250 |
| | Apr 29 2022 | $875,000 | 48 | 2,793 sq ft | $313 |
| | Mar 24 2022 | $1,195,000 | 29 | 3,278 sq ft | $365 |
| | Jun 14 2021 | $489,000 | 32 | 2,055 sq ft | $238 |
| | Jan 5 2021 | $474,000 | 54 | 2,758 sq ft | $172 |
| | Jun 29 2020 | $890,000 | 45 | 3,552 sq ft | $251 |
| | May 27 2020 | $750,000 | 34 | 2,302 sq ft | $326 |
| | Sep 8 2017 | $1,150,000 | 51 | 4,096 sq ft | $281 |
| | Jan 26 2017 | $550,000 | 338 | 2,946 sq ft | $187 |
| | May 6 2016 | $325,000 | 42 | 2,055 sq ft | $158 |
| | Oct 12 2015 | $650,000 | 79 | 3,446 sq ft | $189 |
| | Jul 30 2015 | $349,500 | 131 | 2,867 sq ft | $122 |
| | Apr 22 2015 | $350,000 | 72 | 1,975 sq ft | $177 |
| | Oct 16 2014 | $882,000 | 91 | 4,438 sq ft | $199 |
| | Apr 23 2014 | $674,000 | 217 | 2,728 sq ft | $247 |
| | Feb 28 2014 | $685,000 | 140 | 3,605 sq ft | $190 |
| | Aug 31 2012 | $324,900 | 140 | 2,758 sq ft | $118 |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for King Cove, Stanley
The King Cove real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 66 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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