Lake Lure market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Lake Lure, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Lake Lure
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Recently sold in Lake Lure
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Lake Lure
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Lake Lure'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).
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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rutherford County Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Lake Lure's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Lake Lure, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.
Cities near Lake Lure
Lake Lure real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Lake Lure right now?+
There are currently 353 active listings in Lake Lure, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Lake Lure?+
The median list price for active listings in Lake Lure is $90,000. Homes are spending an average of 205 days on market.
Is Lake Lure's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Lake Lure have risen 28.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Lake Lure?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Lake Lure are Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, Vista at Bills Mountain, Riverbend at Lake Lure.
What schools serve Lake Lure?+
The closest public schools to Lake Lure's center are Pinnacle Elementary School, R-S Middle School, R-S Central High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Lake Lure walkable?+
Lake Lure's center has a walkability score of 18 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Lake Lure?+
The typical drive from Lake Lure's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 109 minutes (90.4 miles).