An exceptional opportunity to own a country estate consisting of 11.68+/- acres. Located in the Sherrills Ford community of Catawba County, this 1940s cottage-style home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a covered porch! The property around the home is cleared with mature trees, and the majority of the land in a dense forest of hardwoods and native pines. This property has municipal water & sewer and the ability to create a bigger vision for a private, luxury estate, an equestrian farm or recreation hunt camp, or even develop into a residential subdivision.
Being offered for sale is 11.68+/- acres of land with paved road frontage near Lake Norman. Located in the Sherrills Ford community in Catawba County, this property has municipal water & sewer, an existing tenant house being sold "as is," and a dense forest of hardwoods and native pines. Exceptional opportunity to build a private estate, create an equestrian farm or recreation hunt camp, or even develop a residential subdivision.
Public Records
Jul 1, 2004
Sold
$140,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,326 (−19.1%)
$85,300 + $247,400
$332,700
2024
$1,639 (+2.1%)
2023
$1,605 (+86.9%)
2022
$859
2021
$859
2020
$859
$56,800 + $65,000
$121,800
2019
$859 (+1.0%)
2018
$850
$55,400 + $68,700
$124,100
2017
$850 (+4.4%)
$55,400 + $68,700
$124,100
2015
$814 (−8.3%)
$55,400 + $68,700
$124,100
2014
$888
$57,300 + $88,400
$145,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,212
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Catawba County
APN
461802672746
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
R-20
Residential District
The R-20 districts have dimensional standards and use restrictions consistent with single-family residential development and less than three two-family (duplex) units on separate lots planned cumulatively.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sherrills Ford, NC • 28673
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Sherrills Ford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8628 Island Point Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $220,000 and $988,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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