Charlotte’s Spring season is ushered in on the March winds.  Those brisk March winds also bring residents of Lake Park NC their annual kite festival. The Lake Park Kite Festival takes place on Saturday March 17th from 10am to 2pm.  It’s held at Founders Park, a large level open space in the center of some of Lake Park’s residential areas. I visited the Kite Festival a few years ago.  Brightly colored kites filled the air in Founders Park.  It was fun to watch families launch their kites with kids of all ages trying their hand at keeping the kites aloft.  A local kite-flying club provided kite-flying demonstrations.  The festival included other activities for children as well. Lake Park is a small town in Union County NC that was developed as a master-planned new town.  The master plan i... 03/12/2012

The 2011 Lake Park NC Real Estate Market—Four Facts It's time to look at the real estate market in Lake Park NC and to assess how home buyers and home sellers fared in 2011. Here are four facts about the Lake Park marketplace in 2011. The number of single family homes sold in Lake Park increased by 75% in 2011 over 2009 and 2010 and was nearly the same as 2008 sales. The median single family home price continued to drop in 2011, off 14% from 2010. Only four townhomes or condos sold in Lake Park in 2011. The 2011 median sales price for townhomes dropped to the lowest price in four years. What do these four facts mean for Lake Park buyers and sellers? Home prices in Lake Park are more affordable than ever for buyers in the community. While there appears to be a good supply of buyers for s... 02/06/2012

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—July-September 2011 After a big increase in single family home sales during the second quarter of 2011, Lake Park NC home sales dropped back to five homes, a number similar to the first quarter.  The median sales price in the third quarter, however, increased to a high of $150,000 for the year.  Days on market increased over the first half of 2011 to 78 days. Townhome sales continued to be slow with only one unit sold during the period.  The price was $72,500, below previous quarters and below 2010 numbers. What do the third quarter 2011 numbers mean for Lake Park NC buyers and sellers? Single family home sellers in Lake Park have seen stable to improving median prices over the spring and summer of 2011.  Median prices remain below 2010 numbers, ho... 10/09/2011

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—April-June 2011 Lake Park NC is a small town planned around a number of parks and lakes with a small town center as its hub.  Lake Park was designed to accommodate homeowners of all life stages from singles to young families to seniors.  A variety of housing types was built in Lake Park to accommodate these lifestyles. The number of single family homes sold in Lake Park during the second quarter of 2011 jumped 275% over the first quarter.  Median home prices, however, dropped 6.7% during the same period.  Days on market remained nearly the same.  Only one townhome sold during the second quarter. What do the second quarter 2011 numbers mean for Lake Park NC buyers and sellers? Sellers in Lake Park are finding a softening of home prices in 2011.  Buy... 07/16/2011

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—January-March 2011 Lake Park NC is a small town of approximately 3000 residents.  It offers a mix of all types of housing, including single family homes and townhomes and condominiums.  There were very few closed sales in Lake Park during the first quarter of 2011—only four single family sales and only two townhome sales.  Median prices dropped substantially during the quarter from 2010 for single family homes but only slightly for townhomes.  Days on market dropped two-thirds or more from 2010 numbers. What do the first quarter 2011 numbers mean for Lake Park buyers and sellers? Sellers in Lake Park face continued downward pressure on home prices.  Buyers for properties in Lake Park can find good values. Single Family Homes Lake Park Single Family... 04/19/2011

Lake Park NC Homes for Sale--4002 Lake Charles Way Lake Park NC is a small town of approximately 3400 people in north central Union County NC.  What distinguishes Lake Park from other Union County small towns is that it was designed to offer all the amenities of an older town in a compact walkable space.  If you live in Lake Park, you can walk to its numerous lakes and parks, the town center and its community center.  Lake Park has a homeowners association but the fees are minimal.  The community center with its two pools is available via membership so Lake Park residents don't have to pay for the pool if they don't use it.  The homeowners association sponsors several community festivals during the year, including a kite festival in March and a fall festival. 4002 Lake Charles Way is av... 03/29/2011

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—Year 2010 How did the Lake Park NC real estate market fare during 2010 and how did 2010 market activity compare with 2009 and 2008? The tables below compare the Lake Park NC real estate market for years 2008 through 2010.  Lake Park is a small town with fewer sales than other areas of Union County.  24 single family homes and 12 townhomes closed in Lake Park in 2010.  The highest priced single family home sale was $280,000.  The highest priced townhome sale was $163,000.  Median days on the market jumped for  both single family homes and townhomes.  The median list to sale ratio in 2010 was 97% for single family homes and 96% for townhomes. Single Family Homes in Lake Park NC The median sales price in Lake Park was down 3.6% from 2009 and 5.3% from... 01/12/2011

Charlotte NC Home Update - Featured City: Lake Park NC in Union County Charlotte NC Home Search Lake Park NC in Union County Home Search The Town of Lake Park is located in Union County, North Carolina, about 16 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte NC homes and home to just over . Be sure to check out the Slideshow of the Lake Park, NC area. Lake Park is a great place to call home. Check it out! 10/29/2010

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—July-September 2010 How did the Lake Park NC real estate market fare in the third quarter of 2010 and how does 2010 market activity compare with 2009? There weren’t many single family or townhome/condominium sales in Lake Park NC during the third quarter of 2010.  The average sales price of the single family homes dropped 12% from the second quarter of 2010 and 3% below 2009 prices.  Townhome and condominium prices dropped 13% from the second quarter of 2010 and 26% below the average sales price in 2009.  The drop in average sales prices in Lake Park are most likely reflective of the drop in market activity resulting from the end of the federal tax credit stimulus. Lake Park NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold, and Average Days on Market The ... 10/14/2010

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—April-June 2010 How did the Lake Park NC real estate market fare in the second quarter of 2010 and how did it compare with 2009? There weren’t many single family or townhome/condominium sales in Lake Park NC during the first quarter of 2010.  The average sales price of the single family homes rose 5% over the first quarter of 2010 and 10% over 2009 prices.  Townhome and condominium prices were up over the first quarter but below the average sales price in 2009. Lake Park NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold, and Average Days on Market The chart below shows average sales prices in Lake Park NC for single family homes and townhomes in 2008 and 2009 plus first and second quarter 2010. Single Family Homes in Lake Park NC 2009 Average Sales Price: ... 07/23/2010

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—January-March 2010 How did the Lake Park NC real estate market fare in the first quarter of 2010 and how did it compare with 2009?  The numbers reflect the fact that the Lake Park NC real estate market is very small.  Only four homes and two townhomes sold in Lake Park during the first quarter of 2010.  The average sales price for single family homes was up over the average price in 2009 while days on market increased to almost five months.  Townhome average prices dropped in 2010 while days on the market remained similar. Lake Park NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold, and Average Days on Market The chart below shows average sales prices in Lake Park NC for single family homes and townhomes in 2008 and 2009 plus first quarter 2010.   Single F... 04/14/2010

Ranches, Patio Homes and Garden Condos in Lake Park NC—Homes for Sale and Neighborhood Profile Seniors and active adults who desire a small town atmosphere and affordable homes should consider Lake Park NC.  Designed to offer homes and neighborhoods appealing to all life stages, Lake Park has a number of opportunities for those who wish one story living.  It’s a great place to find a ranch home.  Some of Lake Park’s ranches are on lots of a quarter to one third acre and the homeowner takes care of the yard maintenance.  Other single level homes in Lake Park are the patio homes in the Garden District where the lots are smaller and lawn care is provided for the residents. A condominium with garden-style or one level units is also available for seniors and active adults who want no exterio... 03/29/2010

Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report—2009 How did the Lake Park NC real estate market fare in 2009 and how did it compare with 2008?  The Lake Park NC real estate market is small due to the small size of the town.  In 2009, average prices for single family homes were down 6% compared with average prices in 2008.  Average prices for condos and townhomes in Lake Park were up 17% in 2009.  These numbers indicate that Lake Park’s real estate market performed better than most of the other small towns in Union County NC.  Sellers in Lake Park NC waited longer to sell their homes in 2009 with days on market increasing 36% for single family homes and 45% for townhomes and condos. Lake Park NC Average Real Estate Prices, Homes Sold and Average Days on the Market 2008 Average Sales Price:  $190... 01/17/2010

How did Lake Park NC real estate market activity in the third quarter of 2009 compare with the second quarter 2009?  This post will summarize third quarter 2009 real estate sales in Lake Park NC plus compare changes in sales data with second quarter 2009 results.  The chart shows average sales prices in Lake Park NC for 2008 and each quarter of 2009. Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report--2009 Third Quarter Data and Change from 2009 Second Quarter Single Family Homes in Lake Park NC Number of Sales:  5 Change from second quarter:  no change Average Price:  $186,350 Change from second quarter:  +2% Average Days on Market:  152 Change from second quarter:  +72% Current Active Listings:  18 Change from second quarter:  -28% Most Active Neighborhoods:  Lake Park   Townhomes and Condominium... 10/28/2009

Visit Lake Park NC's Annual Fall Festival This Weekend The Lake Park NC Homeowners Association will host the 19th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10th, between 10am and 10pm. A variety of activities will be available during the day. Festival vendors, activities and amusement rides from 10am-6pm A classic car show from 10am-2pm with an awards ceremony at 2pm A Concert on the Green from 4pm-8pm Monsters vs. Aliens Movie in the Park from 8pm-10pm with free popcorn and glow bracelets Kids Activities Tent from 10am-4pm with free bike raffles and pumpkin painting Learn more about Lake Park NC, one of Charlotte North Carolina's best small towns. Copyright 2009.  Carol Fox.  Allen Tate Real Estate.  *Visit Lake Park NC's Annual Fall Festival This Weekend*     10/08/2009

What happened in the Lake Park NC real estate market during April and May of 2009? This post will summarize first quarter real estate sales in Lake Park NC plus compare average sold prices with 2008 closed prices. Lake Park NC Real Estate Market Report--April to May 2009 Single Family Homes in Lake Park NC Number of Sales:  4 Price Range:  $128,000 to $230,000 Average Heated Area:  2052 sq.ft. Average Price:  $178,250 Average 2008 Price:  $181,160    Change: -1% Average Days on Market:  56 Number of Contracts Pending:  4 Most Active Neighborhood:  Lake Park Current Active Listings on Market:  26 Townhomes and Condominiums in Lake Park NC Number of Sales:  2  Price Range:  $137,900 to $152,500 Average Heated Area:  1998 Average Price:  $145,200 Average 2008 Price:  $139,715    Change:  +... 06/26/2009

Where can you find the Lake Park NC community in March?  The answer is the annual Kite Festival sponsored by the Lake Park Homeowners Association.  Last Saturday the skies were bright blue and sunny and the cool wind was brisk, a perfect day in Lake Park for the festival.  Village residents converged on Founders Park where children of all ages tried their hand at kite flying.  The festival included demonstrations by a kite-flying club and other activities for neighborhood children. The kite festival is just one of Lake Park NC community activities available to Village residents throughout the year.  Other events include village-wide yard sales in April and October, new resident socials in February and November, the Lake Park Fall Festival with rides and a band at the Town Center gazebo,... 03/24/2009

Do you want to know how the Lake Park NC real estate market fared in 2008? This post will summarize the 2008 real estate sales for the Town of Lake Park NC. 2008 Real Estate Market Report for Lake Park NC Single Family Homes Number of Sales:  46   Price Range:  $110,000 to $295,000   Average Heated Area:  1881 sf   Average Price:  $181,160   Average Days on Market:  87  Years Built:  1992-2006 Townhouses and Condos Number of Sales:  13   Price Range:  $110,000 to $160,000   Average Heated Area:  1522 sf   Average Price:  $139,715   Average Days on Market:  81  Years Built:  2001-2004 Schools 2008-09: Sardis Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, Porter Ridge Senior Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service  Learn more about the Lake Park NC schools: Union County NC Schools:  Just How Good ar... 03/24/2009

Do you want to know how the Lake Park NC real estate market fared in 2008? This post will summarize the 2008 real estate sales for the Town of Lake Park NC. 2008 Real Estate Market Report for Lake Park NC Single Family Homes Number of Sales:  46   Price Range:  $110,000 to $295,000   Average Heated Area:  1881 sf   Average Price:  $181,160   Average Days on Market:  87  Years Built:  1992-2006 Townhouses and Condos Number of Sales:  13   Price Range:  $110,000 to $160,000   Average Heated Area:  1522 sf   Average Price:  $139,715   Average Days on Market:  81  Years Built:  2001-2004 Schools 2008-09: Sardis Elementary, Porter Ridge Middle, Porter Ridge Senior Source:  Carolina Multiple Listing Service  Learn more about the Lake Park NC schools: Union County NC Schools:  Just How Good ar... 01/12/2009

Want to live in a small town where you can walk to the coffee shop, a park, a community center, your church?  If so, you must consider the Village of Lake Park NC.  The Village of Lake Park was designed by its developers in the mid-1990s to create a small town atmosphere where individuals and families in every life stage could find a place to live and the community organizations and amenities that enhance a small town lifestyle.  In the process, the Lake Park designers created Union County's most walkable town. Some Things to Know about Lake Park NC Lake Park is an incorporated village, not just a subdivision. Incorporated in the late 1990s, Lake Park has a village council and Lake Park residents pay town taxes.  There is a homeowners association for the whole village and a separate one... 10/21/2008