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Living in Sherrills Ford
Sherrills Ford is an unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is a small, residential area with plenty of parks and water recreation. Additionally, its…
Sherrills Ford is an unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is a small, residential area with plenty of parks and water recreation. Additionally, its proximity to the amenities of Charlotte make it popular among active adults.
Climate & Geography
Sherrills Ford’s humid subtropical climate varies greatly throughout the year. Summers are very hot and muggy with temperatures reaching 90 degrees. Winters can be very cold, falling below 20 degrees with heavy snowfall.
Lake Norman is east of Sherrills Ford, and the Appalachian Mountains to the west help moderate extreme weather.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
For outdoor recreation, residents head to Lake Norman State Park for fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and more. Other popular destinations include Stumpy Creek Park and the Itusi Trail.
In addition to its outdoor recreation, residents enjoy the Memory Lane Museum in town as well as the nearby Murray’s Mill Historic Site. Sherrills Ford has chain shops in town, like Publix, for daily necessities.
Residents seeking more culture, arts, and entertainment head to Charlotte, located under an hour to the south.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Catawba County is below the national average because of low housing and transportation costs. However, housing costs increase closer to Lake Norman.
The state does not tax Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, but it taxes all other forms of retirement income at a flat rate of 5.5 percent. North Carolina also offers a homeowner’s exemption of up to $25,000 for qualifying retirees. Additionally, the state’s Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment program helps retirees defer property tax payments.
Health Care
The Charlotte metro area scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 55 communities across the country.
The closest hospitals rated high performing by U.S. News are Iredell Health System-Statesville, Frye Regional Medical Center, and CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sherrills Ford, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford has 88 homes, the largest has 226 homes, and the average communities consists of 140 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sherrills Ford. The most recent communities started in Sherrills Ford include The Retreat at Laurelbrook, Essence at Laurelbrook, Bridgewater at Sherrills Ford - Ridge. There are also 2 communities in Sherrills Ford that offer new construction homes, including The Retreat at Laurelbrook, Essence at Laurelbrook.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford stay on the market for around 274 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $406,557, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Essence at Laurelbrook average around $413,115, while homes in Bridgewater at Sherrills Ford - Ridge average around $400,000.
22 communities near Sherrills Ford
145 homes near Sherrills Ford
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,343 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,091 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,690 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,554 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,346 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,144 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,780 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,818 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,906 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,742 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,828 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,952 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,493 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,762 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,832 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,595 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,459 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,698 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,128 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,480 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,498 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,845 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,831 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,183 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,568 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,897 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Sherrills Ford, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford has 88 homes, the largest has 226 homes, and the average communities consists of 140 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sherrills Ford. The most recent communities started in Sherrills Ford include The Retreat at Laurelbrook, Essence at Laurelbrook, Bridgewater at Sherrills Ford - Ridge. There are also 2 communities in Sherrills Ford that offer new construction homes, including The Retreat at Laurelbrook, Essence at Laurelbrook.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sherrills Ford stay on the market for around 274 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $406,557, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Essence at Laurelbrook average around $413,115, while homes in Bridgewater at Sherrills Ford - Ridge average around $400,000.
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