Lake Lure NC Real Estate - Then and Now
First a little history on Lake Lure.
Hickory Nut Gorge, which cradles Lake Lure has a year-round gentle climate due to it’s breathtaking sheltering peaks. Not only is it a dramatic view (and colorful in autumn), it keeps the winters warmer and the summers cooler.
Early in the 20th centure, Dr. Lucious B. Morse was “lured” to the area for health reasons. This culminated in teh subsequent purchase of Chimney Rock as a tourist attraction. They were the ones who developed the first trails and later envisioned a resort community surrounding the park.
Shortly after the completion of the dam for the lake, the Depression kicked in and the development of the area was brought to a standstill.
While the grand vision did not happen the way Dr. Morse intended, it did result in a thriving mountain community, and thousands of acres of land reserved for a state park.
Lake Lure Today
The Town of Lake Lure owns and controls the lake, shoreline, and dam. The town maintains a fixed water level year-round for the convenience of residents, vacationers, and tourists. Fishing, water sports, and sunset cruises are a common occurrence. Water skiing is enjoyed by many during the day, and at night a no-wake zone is enforced (7am-7pm, Oct-Apr and 9pm-7am May-Sept). Jet skis are prohibited, save for a few grandfathered exceptions.
Lake Lure’s full-time population is 1200. This grows considerably during the tourist season - especially for the two months following Memorial Day. There are two 18-hole championship golf courses in the Rumbling Bald Resort neighborhood, as well as tennis courts and swimming pools.
While the lake takes a central focus and is the namesake of the community, visitors often come to Lake Lure for the mountains as well. Hiking trails, horseback riding, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and other scenic hot spots are popular destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Almost weekly, new families from Atlanta, Charleston, and Charlotte are discovering how convenient Lake Lure can be for weekend getaways.
Homes and properties in the town have appreciated significantly over the years, but purchase costs and tax burden are considerably lower than many other comparable recreation areas.
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