1278 Island Creek Dr

$588,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,759 Sq. Ft.
$334 / Sq. Ft.
1,759
Sq. Ft.
$334
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lakefront living at its finest in the gated Carolina Forest community! This professionally designed and fully furnished retreat sits on nearly ¾ of an acre with direct waterfront access, a private dock, and a two-slip boathouse - offering one of the most breathtaking water views on Lake Tillery. Enjoy show-stopping sunsets over the Pee Dee/Yadkin Watershed from your screened-in porch or firepit. Inside, custom renovations were led by a registered designer and artist, featuring a newly updated kitchen...Lakefront living at its finest in the gated Carolina Forest community! This professionally designed and fully furnished retreat sits on nearly ¾ of an acre with direct waterfront access, a private dock, and a two-slip boathouse - offering one of the most breathtaking water views on Lake Tillery. Enjoy show-stopping sunsets over the Pee Dee/Yadkin Watershed from your screened-in porch or firepit. Inside, custom renovations were led by a registered designer and artist, featuring a newly updated kitchen with brand-new appliances and countertops, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. Carolina Forest offers amenities not found in every nearby neighborhood, including a community marina with available boat slips and storage, pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, and scenic trails. Just 10 minutes from Uwharrie National Forest, with popular 4x4 and ATV trails, and directly across from Morrow Mountain State Park, this is your ideal Lake Tillery getaway!

Property Details for 1278 Island Creek Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront Features
Boat House, Dock
View
Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
Community Features
Clubhouse, Gated, Outdoor Pool, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Subdivision Name
Lake Tillery
LISTING UPDATED: 11/09/2025 04:20 PM

Property Details for 1278 Island Creek Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #4249802
Days on Market153
Taxes-
HOA Fees$990 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.72 AC / 31,363 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

Sold By Hunter Homes Realty

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Building Information for 1278 Island Creek Drive

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.72 AC / 31,363 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,988 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,906

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$83

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Property Information for 1278 Island Creek Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Lake Tillery
  • Longitude: -80.04896
  • Latitude: 35.368461
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $990.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $414,460.00
  • Parcel Number: 6589-19-70-2519
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Middle
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Mount Gilead
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1205.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 554.0
  • Complex Name: Carolina Forest
  • Sq Ft Garage: 490
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1205
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 608
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 242
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 850
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1759.0
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Community Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Radon Mitigation System

Property History for 1278 Island Creek Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4249802

$588,000
Nov 5, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919799006

$588,000

+7.2% / yr

Sep 23, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4249802

Aug 28, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4249802

$625,000
May 28, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4249802

$650,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249802

$675,000
Aug 7, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1297110727

$355,000

-0.1% / yr

Oct 11, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1098084673

$359,500
Oct 11, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102905989

$359,500
Oct 11, 2007

Closed

CANOPY #702302

$445,000
Oct 2, 2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #702302

Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #702302

$479,900
May 7, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102905297

$359,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4249802

$588,000
11/05/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919799006

$588,000

+7.2% / yr

09/23/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4249802

08/28/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4249802

$625,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4249802

$650,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4249802

$675,000
08/07/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1297110727

$355,000

-0.1% / yr

10/11/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1098084673

$359,500
10/11/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102905989

$359,500
10/11/2007

Closed

CANOPY #702302

$445,000
10/02/2007

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #702302

08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #702302

$479,900
05/07/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102905297

$359,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1278 Island Creek Drive

Taxable ValueLand$234,048Additions$180,412Total$414,460
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,786 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971ZoningRESIDENTIALCountyMONTGOMERYAPN6589 19 70 2519Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1278 Island Creek Drive

This home is within Montgomery County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Gilead Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Middle
Public6 to 8

Montgomery Learning Academy
Public6 to 12

Montgomery Early College
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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