The Palisades

The Palisades | Charlotte, NC

“Live high above the lake”

The Palisades is an award winning 1,600 acre master planned community designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Palisades are located along ecologically sensitive Lake Wylie in Southwest Charlotte.

The Palisades features some of the finest neighborhood amenities around Lake Wylie starting with the 21,000 sqft, New England inspired club house. 

The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and 15 acre swim and tennis facility are impressive as well. Seven miles of natural trails run thru the community along with 300 acres of saved woodlands. 

Explore what life’s like in The Palisades | Charlotte NC Neighborhood:

1. Living in The Palisades

2. Location of The Palisades

3. Lifestyle in The Palisades

4. Things To Do in The Palisades

5. Real Estate Statistics

6. The Palisades Real Estate

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If you’re new to the area or thinking about moving here, were happy to show you what makes it home.

1. Living in The Palisades:

The Palisades is a master planned development carved into 1,500 acres of gently rolling hills and woodlands. It offers 20 distinct neighborhoods and over 4 miles of walking trails, located just North of Lake Wylie in SW Charlotte.

The various neighborhoods were built by a handful of builders involved in the development of The Palisades. Each of the 20 neighborhoods have their own Home Owner Association with varying amenities and fees. The Palisades have hosted world class Majors tennis tournaments on it’s grass, clay and hard court surfaces. All Palisades home owners now have automatic access to The Palisades Residents Club.

Amenities

There are a plethora of amenities avaliable to the residents of the Palisades,  Here’s a list:

• Tennis
• Basketball
• Gyms
• Equestrian Center
• Driving Range
• Catawba Yacht Club
• Soccer
• Boating

5. Real Estate Statistics

6. The Palisades Neighborhood Real Estate

The various neighborhoods were built by a handful of builders involved in the development of The Palisades. Each of the 20 neighborhoods have their own Home Owner Association with varying amenities and fees.

The neighborhoods vary in structure, for instance, some of the homes will be inside their own gated communities with a pool and playground. The one Toll Brothers has is uniquely positioned to be in line with the Active Adult community providing a community pool, clubhouse, pickle ball court, and access to Lake Wylie via a Kayak launch and storage area.

Still, others, have more typical community settings with no gates, just pretty house on nice lots. The most luxurious of the Palisade neighborhoods is located directly across the street from the Members Only Clubhouse. This is a small enclave of custom homes in a gated community. Overall, the 20 neighborhoods blend into the winding roads and backdrop of The Palisades. It is a beautiful community. Here’s a list of the different communities:

Gated Communities

• • • • • • • • • • Ashton Oaks: A beautiful selection custom homes by a variety of builders. Styles vary from English Tudor to English Estate type of homes. Many with open concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.
                  • Bear Creek: A beautiful selection of Shea and Standard Pacific homes with open concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details. Many with a 3-car garage and large yards.
                  • Eagles Landing: A beautiful selection of 4 sided brick homes by CalAtlantic, Ryland and St. Lawrence. Craftsmanship and architectural details. Many homes with a 3-car garage.
                  • The Ranch: A stunning selection of custom estates with open concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details. The very finest homes The Palisades has to offer.
                  • Westerham: A beautiful selection of ranch style plans with open concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.

Other Communities

• • • • • • • • • • Austin’s Creek:A beautiful selection of CalAtlantic and Lennar home-style plans with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.
                  • Briar Cliff: A beautiful selection of Ryan and Shea 4-side brick homes plans with fine craftsmanship and architectural details.
                  • Crosshaven:A beautiful selection of Niblock and Shea 4-side brick homes. Many with basement and 3-car garages. A few homes are on the lake with boat docks.
                  • HighCliff:A beautiful selection of CalAtlantic and LEnnar ranch-style plans with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details. Some homes are lakefront
                  • Lanterns: Lennar’s Everything Included® homes. Great value and a very convenient location next to The Resident’s Club.
                  • Montage: A beautiful selection of Standard Pacific and now Lennar homes with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details. Some homes with basement and some homes are lakefront.

                  • Marabella: A beautiful selection of ranch-style plans with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.

                  •  Morningside:A beautiful selection of Shea, St Lawrence, Ryan and Lennar 4-side brick homes with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.

                  • Rusty Creek: A beautiful selection of both ranch-style plans and up to 3 story plus basement homes with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.

                  • Treetops Enclave: A stunning selection of gated executive style homes by Kingswood Homes with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details.

                  • Turtle Point: A beautiful selection of 4-side brick homes built by Niblock, St Lawrence and Shea. Most homes have 3-car garage and many are facing The Palisades Golf Course.

                  • Whispering Pines: A beautiful selection of ranch-style plans with open-concept layouts, fine craftsmanship and architectural details