316 Gentle Bend Cove

2,542 Sq. Ft.
$148 / Sq. Ft.
2,542
Sq. Ft.
$148
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to 316 Gentle Bend Cove in the desirable Whispering Hills community of Locust, NC! This beautifully maintained home offers a spacious, open-concept main floor designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The large kitchen island anchors the space, complemented by a butler’s pantry and an oversized pantry for exceptional storage. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings, while thoughtful upgrades shine throughout—including updated lighting downstairs,...Welcome home to 316 Gentle Bend Cove in the desirable Whispering Hills community of Locust, NC! This beautifully maintained home offers a spacious, open-concept main floor designed for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The large kitchen island anchors the space, complemented by a butler’s pantry and an oversized pantry for exceptional storage. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings, while thoughtful upgrades shine throughout—including updated lighting downstairs, new ceiling fans in the living areas, and a stylishly updated half bath on the main level. Step outside to enjoy the extended patio and fully fenced backyard with gates on both sides—ideal for relaxing or playtime. The pergola conveys and is securely bolted into the patio, along with a swing and sandbox for little ones. Inside, the coat closet features a custom shelving system, and the laundry room includes a folding table with additional shelving for convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms with new carpet installed in 2023. Additional highlights include an ADT security system that stays, a water filtration system, quarterly HVAC servicing, quarterly pest control, and a hot water heater flushed and serviced in 2025—offering peace of mind for the next owner. Whispering Hills is also slated to welcome new neighborhood amenities in Spring 2026, including a pool. This home truly combines comfort, functionality, and future value—don’t miss it!
  1. Listed by Jessica Walker • Real Broker, LLC • sellwithjessicanc@gmail.com

Property Details for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
Subdivision Name
Whispering Hills

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2026 10:00 AM

Property Details for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

StatusActive
MLS #4332401
Days on Market64
Taxes-
HOA Fees$365 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2019
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyStanly County

Location

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Building Information for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

Stories-Year Built2019Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,141 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,828

Property Taxes

$283

HOA Dues

$30

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Property Information for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -80.42465681
  • Latitude: 35.2946416
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Name: Braesael Management
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $365.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $267,302.00
  • Parcel Number: 5576-01-45-9210
  • City Taxes Paid To: Locust
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Stanly
  • High School: West Stanly
  • Elementary School: Locust
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2542.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1151
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1391
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2542.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: County Sewer
  • Water Source: County Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Front Porch, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Filtration System, Microwave
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 4
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$375,000
Jan 26, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$380,000
Jan 1, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$391,000
Jan 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4332401

$395,000
Mar 22, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #3920755

$368,000
Mar 21, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513198747

$368,000

+2.9% / yr

Feb 8, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$376,000
Jan 18, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$384,000
Jan 4, 2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$389,000
Dec 7, 2022

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$390,000
Nov 4, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3920755

$395,000
Oct 14, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512338790

$363,500

+12.3% / yr

Nov 22, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658074643

$260,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$375,000
01/26/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$380,000
01/01/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4332401

$391,000
01/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4332401

$395,000
03/22/2023

Closed

CANOPY #3920755

$368,000
03/21/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513198747

$368,000

+2.9% / yr

02/08/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$376,000
01/18/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$384,000
01/04/2023

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$389,000
12/07/2022

Price Change

CANOPY #3920755

$390,000
11/04/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3920755

$395,000
10/14/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1512338790

$363,500

+12.3% / yr

11/22/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658074643

$260,000

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

Public Records for 316 Gentle Bend Cove

Taxable ValueLand$65,000Additions$304,184Total$369,184
Tax Record2025$3,396 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,484 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,484 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019CountySTANLYAPN557601459210

Schools near 316 Gentle Bend Cove

This home is within Stanly County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Locust Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Stanly Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Stanly High School
Public9 to 12

Oakboro Choice STEM School
PublicK to 8

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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316 Gentle Bend Cove is a single family home for sale in Locust, NC 28097. This property was listed for sale on January 1, 2026 by Real Broker, LLC, it's currently listed at $375,000. It has been on the market for a total of 64 days and was last sold on March 22, 2023. This listing's school district is Stanly County School District. Nearby schools include Locust Elementary School, West Stanly Middle School and West Stanly High School. 316 Gentle Bend Cove is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,542 sqft single family home built in 2019.

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