Sunset Pointe Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Pointe

Q. I want to buy now while the prices are low, but don't want to build until I am retired. Is this possible?

A. Yes, you can buy now and wait to build. There is no time requirement for building a home.

Q. Do you require a specific homebuilder, or a specific style of house?

A. We do not require a specific homebuilder or a specific style of house. Your house plans must be submitted and approved by an Architectural Review Committee before construction. There is a 2000 square foot minimum for all homes. No mobile homes or trailers are allowed.

Q. I don't know of any homebuilder's in the area?

A. Not a problem. We can provide you with a list of local homebuilder's in the area.

Q. How about more information on Sunset Pointe?

A. Sunset Pointe offers many benefits for you and your family. Homesites are .5 to 1+ Acres, and are wooded with a variety of pine, oak, maple, cedar, and beech trees. Sunset Pointe offers homesites for a variety of lifestyles in mind, with quiet/cove views or panoramic views. Sunset Pointe will also offer these additional planned amenities: electronic security gate, heavily landscaped stone entrance, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court, underground utilities, boat launch (subject to approval), and community boat slips (subject to approval).

Q. Are Waterfront Lots dockable?

A. Most Waterfront lots are dockable, but before building a dock, you must obtain a Dock Permit from Alcoa/Yadkin, Inc.

Q. What type of activities are allowed in the lake?

A. The lake is a fully recreational lake for swimming, boating (gas or electric engines), sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats, jet skiing, water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding etc.

Q. How about more information on the area?

A. Sunset Pointe is located just northeast of downtown Salisbury, on Crane Creek Area of High Rock Lake, on the quiet side of the lake. Sunset Pointe is located just 5 miles off I-85, with Charlotte and Winston Salem only 45 minutes away, and Greensboro an hour away. Salisbury, population of about 30,000, is one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina, now with more than 280,000 people in the metro area. Centrally located between Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, Salisbury is becoming an ideal location for many reasons. From Salisbury, you can take day trips about 3-4 hours away to the beach or go snow skiing in the mountains. With an average high temperature in the mid to upper 80’s in July, it's no wonder that this region has become so popular.

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

City of Salisbury

Entertainment - Movie theaters, shopping malls, fitness trails, health clubs, museums, live theater, local college sporting events, and of course boating activities on High Rock Lake.

Medical Facilities - Rowan Regional Medical Center is located just minutes away in downtown Salisbury.

Golf Courses - A number of golf courses are in the Salisbury area, including: Corbin Hills Golf Course, Crescent Golf Club, Foxwood Golf Course, McCanless Golf Course, and Rolling Hills Golf Course.

Dining - An abundance of fine eating establishments, offering a wide variety of styles and menus.

Hotel Accommodations - Many local hotels in the Salisbury Area, also use www.hotels.com.

Q. How about more information on High Rock Lake?

A. High Rock has over 350 miles of shoreline, and is over 15,000 acres in size!

High Rock Lake offers a number of boat launches and marinas. The lake is a fully recreational lake for swimming, boating (gas or electric engines), sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats, jet skiing, water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding etc. Waterfront lots owners can obtain Boat Docks Permits from Alcoa/Yadkin, Inc. During the summer months you can enter various fishing tournaments, since the lake abounds with many species of fish. Two things that have made High Rock Lake extremely attractive are the size of the lake, and the close proximity to towns. High Rock Lake is one of the largest lakes in North Carolina, with over 350 miles of shoreline to explore. Many miles of shoreline are designated as Wildlife Preserve's, which keeps this large lake quiet and peaceful. One of Sunset Pointe's biggest assets is it's location on High Rock Lake. Many other communities on High Rock Lake are remote from shopping and restaurants, but Sunset Pointe is located only 5 miles off I-85, and is located about 10 minutes from downtown Salisbury for all of your shopping and dining needs. With boating traffic rated as low to moderate, you can see why so many people describe the natural beauty of Sunset Pointe at High Rock Lake as "breathtaking." And when you see it, you will feel the same.

Q. What schools are in the area?

A. Sunset Pointe is located in the Rowan County Public School System.

Within 20 minutes are Catawba College, Livingstone College, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Q. Are there any yearly dues?

A. Yes. Sunset Pointe Home Owner's Association fee for 2006 is $895 per year.

Q. What types of utilities are at the community?

A. Sunset Pointe has underground power, underground phone lines, and each lot will be serviced by individual well and a community sewer system. Cable or Natural Gas are not available.

Q. How's the weather?

A. You can visit www.weatherbase.com to see statistics on Monthly Average High Temperatures, Monthly Average Low Temperatures, Monthly Average Rainfall, and Monthly Average Snowfall.

Salisbury, North Carolina
Elevation: 775 feet Latitude: 35 38N Longitude: 080 31W

Average Temperature	Years on Record: 69

		YEAR		Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		Jun.		Jul.		Aug.		Sep.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
°F		60		41		43		50		59		68		76		79		78		72		60		50		42

Average High Temperature	Years on Record: 69

		YEAR		Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		Jun.		Jul.		Aug.		Sep.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
°F		72		52		54		62		72		81		88		90		89		84		73		62		52

Average Low Temperature	Years on Record: 69

		YEAR		Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		Jun.		Jul.		Aug.		Sep.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
°F		49		31		32		39		47		56		64		68		67		61		48		38		32

Average Precipitation	Years on Record: 74

		YEAR		Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		Jun.		Jul.		Aug.		Sep.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
in.		47.8		3.9		4		4.5		3.7		4.1		4.3		5.2		5		3.6		3.1		2.7		3.8

Average Snowfall	Years on Record: 65

		YEAR		Jan.		Feb.		Mar.		Apr.		May		Jun.		Jul.		Aug.		Sep.		Oct.		Nov.		Dec.
in.		7.3		1.9		2.2		1		---		---		---		---		---		---		---		1		1.2

Q. How close is Sunset Pointe to the mountains or beach?

A. Sunset Pointe is about two hours to the mountains, and about 4 hours to the beach.

Click here to see Sunset Pointe's location in North Carolina.

Q. How much are property taxes per year?

A. Property taxes are $6 per $1000 of value. Some examples: A $50,000 lot would have about $300 per year in property taxes, a $200,000 lot would have $1200 per year in taxes, and a $400,000 home and land package would have $2400 per year in taxes.

Q. What about financing?

A. We can help connect you with banks for financing with very competitive rates. Below is an example of sample loan amounts:

Loan Amount	Loan Payment per month*
$50,000	$280
$75,000	$420
$100,000	$560
$125,000	$698
$150,000	$840
$175,000	$978
$200,000	$1117
$225,000	$1257
$250,000	$1396
$275,000	$1536

*Loan Payment per month is based upon a 36 month Interest Only loan at 6.7% Interest Rate.

Q. Where can I launch my boat?

A. There is a community boat launch planned in Sunset Pointe.

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