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316 Gentle Bend

Locust, NC 28097

4

bedrooms

3

baths

2,542

sq.ft.

$148

price per sf

Property TypeResidential
Year Built2019
Days on Market1
Carnarri Cofield

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Carnarri Cofield

REALTOR®

About This Property

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!

About the Neighborhood

Homes for sale in 28097 offer buyers a genuine small-town Stanly County lifestyle in Locust, a growing community approximately 30 miles east of Charlotte via NC-24/27, defined by its tight-knit residential character and competitive price points relative to Mecklenburg and Cabarrus County alternatives. The residential landscape blends established mid-century ranch homes with a growing inventory of newer construction subdivisions responding to sustained buyer demand from Charlotte metro commuters discovering the value proposition of Stanly County's western edge. Morrow Mountain State Park — one of North Carolina's most celebrated outdoor destinations, featuring the ancient Uwharrie mountain range, Lake Tillery access, and extensive hiking trails — is within 20 minutes of Locust's residential streets. The evolving Downtown Locust corridor and the City of Locust's ongoing infrastructure investments reflect a community actively planning for thoughtful growth. Uptown Charlotte is approximately 35–40 minutes via NC-24/27 and US-601, and the 28097 real estate market consistently delivers new and established construction at price points that represent exceptional value within the broader Charlotte metropolitan area.

Property Features

Property Description

  • Beds Total: 4
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Living Area: 2,542 sqft
  • New Construction: No
  • MLS #: 4332401

Additional Home Features

  • Subdivision: Whispering Hills

Association

  • Association Fee: $365
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Braesael Management
  • HOA Required: Yes

Interior Features

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Laundry Room
  • Upper Level

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Range
  • Filtration System
  • Microwave

Construction Materials

  • Vinyl
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Cooling

  • Central Air
  • Electric

Foundation Details

  • Slab

Heating

  • Electric
  • Forced Air

Laundry Features

  • Laundry Room
  • Upper Level

Levels

  • Two

Parking Features

  • Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Patio/Porch: Awning(s), Front Porch, Patio

Other Structures

  • Gazebo

Road

  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved

Sewer

  • County Sewer

WaterSource

  • County Water

Security Features

  • Security System

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Fireplace

  • Fireplace: No

Tax and Financial Info

  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Location

Schools

Elementary

Locust

Middle

West Stanly

High School

West Stanly

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