Lake Norman was created in 1963 by Duke Energy and is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline. Over the past 15 years, the area has experienced tremendous growth and continues to be a popular destination for relocation. Whether you are looking for a small condo on the water or a luxurious waterfront estate, there is a piece of real estate for you. For a getaway weekend, South Carolina and North Carolina beaches are under four hours away and a short two hour drive will take you to the mountains. Feeling like you’re on vacation every day makes your daily life a little easier – that’s why residents of this lake town love the lifestyle, and most are not planning on giving that up any time soon! Weather you’re home is right on the lake or just a few miles away, you will love living here. There are homes for sale in Lake Norman to satisfy every price point. Below you will find information about the surrounding Lake Norman towns and popular communities within them. Lake Norman is only 20 minute from uptown Charlotte and is a place many people are happy to call home.