Front of home in peaceful setting - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Back deck off main level with waterviews - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Big water views from back patio - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Firepit area overlooking Lake Norman - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Backyard with expansive views - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Longrange views - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Beach area - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Sitting area and floating platform with boatslip - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Single Family Residence at 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford, photo 9 of 29
Huge sitting area on dock - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Big back yard - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
view from backyard - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
walkout basement to firepit - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Back patio - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Private view from main level back Deck - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Master bedroom with waterview - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Spacious Masterbedroom - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Master bathroom - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Masterbathroom shower - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Guest Bedroom - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Guest bathroom - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
sizeable kitchen with newer appliances - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Breakfast area overlooking Lake Norman - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Living room with front bay window - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
open space from Living room into kitchen - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Office/guest(3rd) bedroom - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
cozy basement with fireplace - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Basement - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
Basement bar with Lake views - 7889 Tradewinds Drive, Sherrills Ford
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$1,100,000

7889 Tradewinds Drive
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Listed by Bret Masters · Lake Realty
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,589 sqft
Year built
1972

About this home

Discover this charming ranch-style home with basement, set on a desirable waterfront lot in the peaceful and very safe Moonlite Bay community. The property’s standout feature is its beautiful long-range water views paired with an oversized floating and stationary dock—ideal for boating, entertaining, or simply enjoying life on the water. Well maintained over its 50+ years, the home is ready for updates that reflect the next owner’s style and vision. Its layout and prime waterfront location also make it an excellent candidate for conversion into a short-term rental investment property, offering strong income potential in a sought-after waterfront setting. Whether you’re looking for a personal waterfront retreat or a smart investment opportunity, this Moonlite Bay property delivers location, lifestyle, and upside in one package.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4428760
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Moonlight Bay
Status
Active
Days on market
12
On market date
September 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Sherrills Ford Elementary
4.09 mi away · Grades 0-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
493
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Mill Creek Middle
8.32 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
420
Student:teacher ratio
16.8:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Bandys High
7.93 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
791
Student:teacher ratio
18.0:1
District
Catawba County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Sherrills Ford's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

26
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools1
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$6,774/mo
$220,000 down
$880,000 loan
Principal & interest$5,708
Property tax (est.)$917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.