Catawba Homes for Sale

Catawba Homes for Sale

Welcome to Catawba County, North Carolina, where picturesque landscapes and a vibrant community come together to create the perfect place to call home. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Catawba County is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and rich cultural heritage. With Lake Norman to the north and the Catawba River meandering through its heart, residents enjoy a wealth of activities, from boating and fishing to hiking and biking along scenic trails.

Catawba County boasts a variety of charming towns and communities, each with its unique character and charm. From the bustling city of Hickory, known for its furniture industry and thriving arts scene, to the quaint town of Newton, where historic architecture meets modern amenities, there’s something for everyone here. Families will appreciate the excellent schools and community events that foster a strong sense of belonging.

For those seeking their dream home, Catawba County offers an impressive array of homes for sale, catering to diverse tastes and budgets. Whether you're looking for a cozy bungalow, a spacious family home, or a luxurious lakefront property, the real estate market here is thriving. With competitive prices and a variety of options, now is an ideal time to explore the possibilities that await you in this charming county.

Discover the beauty of Catawba County and envision your future in a place where community, nature, and opportunity intertwine. Your dream home is waiting—come and find it today!

Newest Catawba Homes for Sale

$7,499,000
35 Beds ⋅ 28 Baths ⋅ 259669 MLS
Price Improvement! Premier Lake Hickory Development Site with Established Campus Infrastructure – 23+ Acres, 3/4 mile of Lake Hickory shoreline. This exceptionally rare 23-acre waterfront offering on Lake Hickory in Conover, NC combines development-ready scale with a proven operational footprint. Zoned PD, the property is currently utilized as a fully functioning Boys Academy campus, demonstrating the site’s capacity, infrastructure, and regulatory viability for large-scale residential, institutional, or hospitality uses. The existing campus includes 12 buildings, featuring 35 bedrooms and 28 bathrooms, and is designed to accommodate approximately 65 overnight residents and up to 140 daytime occupants. Supporting facilities include a central dining hall, residential and administrative structures, a publicly operating zipline with dedicated facilities, a floating dock, a beach area, and a graveled 3/4+ mile walking trail around lake, all of which underscore the property’s adaptability and immediate functional value. From a developer’s perspective, this property offers a rare combination of: Approximately 3/4 mile of Lake Hickory shoreline, suitable for possible future premium waterfront homesites Contiguous 23+ acres with established internal circulation and utilities Existing vertical improvements, allowing for adaptive reuse, income generation, or phased redevelopment Proven operational history as both an academy campus and a short-term rental / Airbnb property Catawaba County Planning staff could support this property being rezoned as Residential R-40. Currently, PD zoned, supporting luxury residential and estate-style waterfront development The current Boys Academy use provides clear evidence of density tolerance, utility capacity, and access, significantly reducing unknowns for future redevelopment or repositioning. The site is well-suited for luxury lakefront estates, a secluded residential enclave, destination retreat, wellness or education-based reuse, or continuation of institutional operations. Strategically located near Hickory, Mooresville, and the greater Charlotte region, this offering represents a high-barrier-to-entry waterfront asset with both near-term income potential and long-term development upside. Large-scale Lake Hickory opportunities with this level of shoreline, zoning, and infrastructure are exceedingly rare.

6692 Valwood Road, Conover

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