Anchor Downs Real Estate

Anchor Downs Real Estate

Welcome to Anchor Downs, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Salisbury, North Carolina, within the charming Rowan County. This delightful community offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, making it an ideal place to call home.

Anchor Downs is characterized by its serene landscapes, featuring lush green spaces and beautifully maintained homes that exude warmth and character. Residents enjoy a friendly atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and community events foster a sense of belonging. The subdivision is thoughtfully designed to promote an active lifestyle, with walking trails, parks, and recreational areas that invite families and individuals to explore the great outdoors.

Located just a stone's throw away from downtown Salisbury, residents of Anchor Downs have easy access to a vibrant array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The city is rich in history, boasting charming architecture and a thriving arts scene, ensuring there’s always something new to discover. For those who appreciate nature, nearby parks and lakes provide ample opportunities for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Anchor Downs is also conveniently located near major highways, allowing for easy commutes to surrounding cities and employment hubs. Families will appreciate the proximity to quality schools and educational resources, ensuring a bright future for the younger generation.

Whether you’re looking to settle down, start a family, or enjoy your golden years, Anchor Downs offers a welcoming community that feels like home. Come experience the charm and warmth of this beautiful subdivision in Salisbury, NC, where your dream home awaits!

Newest Listings in Anchor Downs

$1,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 4398206 MLS
This NEXT LEVEL WATERFRONT Modern Pristine Luxury Estate w/ Contemporary Architecture comes w/ BREATHTAKING long range INFINITY WATER views & is located on High Rock Lake, North Carolina's 2nd largest lake with only a 50-60 min drive to Charlotte Douglas Airport! No expense spared in construction! You'll love the marble tiled kitchen, huge island and who doesn't want to surprise their friends with your LARGE HIDDEN PANTRY!? The luxurious primary suite offers a spa-inspired en-suite bath, while each of the home's three additional bedrooms also features its own private en-suite bath, ensuring exceptional comfort and privacy for family and guests! You'll love the breathtaking sunsets, your private beach, your easy level walk to your oversized 1000+ sqft mega-dock, manicured yard with lush green striped grass, beautiful epoxy floor covered 3 car garage with storage to include an outlet ready to go for EV's & MORE! Preapproved buyers are welcome!

850 Mainsail Road, Salisbury

Listing courtesy of John Christian Luxury Real Estate. john@johnchristianluxury.com
$1,189,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4390444 MLS
BACK ON THE MARKET AT NO FAULT OF THE SELLERS!!....Experience luxury lakefront living in this extraordinary 3BR, 3.5BA retreat featuring two ensuite bedrooms, designer-curated interiors, extensive structural enhancements, and resort-style outdoor amenities. This rare High Rock Lake offering blends sophisticated architecture, impeccable craftsmanship, and breathtaking waterfront views. The gourmet kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a premium marble island, Sonoma glass tile backsplash, White Ash hardwood flooring, and high-end stainless steel appliances. A striking custom steel-and-wood modern staircase serves as a dramatic architectural centerpiece. The luxurious primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath with a freestanding soaking tub, zero-threshold walk-in shower with preheating system, heated tile floors, heated towel racks, and dual vanities. The stunning family room is the heart of the home featuring vaulted tongue-and-groove pine ceilings and a wall of glass with three 8-foot sliding doors opening to a balcony with breathtaking panoramic views of High Rock Lake. The thoughtful design also offers two additional side porches for outdoor enjoyment. The lower level of the home includes a spacious recreation/flex area, third bedroom, full bath, laundry room, ethanol fireplace, pool table, and large-screen television for enjoyment. The basement walks out to a private paradise where you can experience a resort style setting with a Gunite plunge pool featuring a waterfall, lighting, saltwater and ozone systems, automated pH control, and temperature management. Additional amenities include an outdoor kitchen, gas fire pit, extensive stone hardscaping, integrated walkways connecting the home, boat ramp, boat house, multi-tiered fire pit and pier/dock. The boat house on the property has been updated to be temperature controlled and redesigned showcasing a modern rooftop for additional seating or lake enjoyment. The 16 Zone Rain Bird Irrigation System helps to keep the landscape looking incredible all year long. The landscaping also includes tree illumination, pathway lighting and full architectural lighting of the home's exterior. A truly exceptional waterfront property where no expense was spared in creating a luxury sanctuary on High Rock Lake. The homeowners have meticulously cared for this home. HVAC (2016), Water Heater (2018), Roof (2018), Mini Split Unit Family Room (2022), Mini Split Boat House (2026), Major Structural Addition (2017-2018), Landscape/Grading Redesign, Pool, Irrigation, Fire Pit, Interior Renovation Work and Staircase Installation (2017-2018), Primary Suite Bathroom Conversion (2021), Boathouse interior upgrades and dock resurfacing with Ipe decking (2023), New Dishwasher (2025), Double Oven (2025), Microwave Drawer (2018).

730 Mainsail Road, Salisbury

Listing courtesy of Bestway Realty. deonadoby.realestate@yahoo.com
$1,875,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4389093 MLS
Experience unparalleled lakeside luxury in a meticulously reimagined waterfront home in a prime location in sought after Anchor Downs. Renovated entirely to the studs, this pristine 3 level residence offers a rare blend of sophisticated design cutting-edge technology. The 3,500 + square foot smart home is the complete lake front package. From its gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and Venaska granite and Kalista faucets. The large work island is crowned by a schonbek crystal chandelier and walk in pantry. Top of the line stainless steel appliance. Eat in or lounge area. Great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and unique stone fireplace. Upper level consists of a primary bedroom with stunning lake views. Glamorous bathroom with separate vanities, stone shower and private water closet. Large walk-in closet, elevator access, laundry room and gym complete the upper level. Lower level will not disappoint with second kitchen, great room with stone fireplace, two guest bedrooms, full bathroom and second laundry room. This home will work for a multi-generational family. Two car garage, screened in porch, deck, covered patio and outdoor shower. Whole house generator. New pier and floater. Private boat ramp. 147 feet of water frontage. No expense was spared in making this home retreat absolutely remarkable! This home and property offers the discriminate buyer a rare opportunity to live the ultimate lake lifestyle.

420 Skysail Road, Salisbury

Listing courtesy of Select Properties of the Carolinas LLC. victorpoplinjr@bellsouth.net
$650,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4383325 MLS
The attorneys have signed a sale agreement and will file it with the court to post at the courthouse. The link to this filing is https://portal-nc.tylertech.cloud/Portal/ The case has two properties. The first property has closed. (Long Ferry) They both carry the same case number 25SP000399-790. When 830 Mainsail is posted, there will be a 10 day upset period. The current sale for this property is accepted at $610,000. In order to upset this contract, the next bid has to be 5% more than the current price and that amount would be submitted to the court. If you have questions about this court process, please contact the Rowan County Clerk of Courts. Lakefront A-Frame in the desirable Anchor Downs community on High Rock Lake with stunning main channel views and deep water access. This spacious retreat features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, designed for comfortable lake living and entertaining. Dramatic two-story windows fill the great room with natural light while showcasing breathtaking lake views. The soaring ceilings with shiplap pine boards and impressive two-story stone fireplace create the perfect rustic lakefront atmosphere. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive wraparound deck with new composite decking boards and sleek black metal railings. Just off the kitchen, a newly added covered deck offers another relaxing space to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The kitchen features oak cabinetry and comes fully equipped with appliances including refrigerator, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Outside, enjoy your private dock with deep water access along with a rare private boat ramp — a highly sought-after feature with very limited permits available on the lake. Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own slice of lakefront paradise and start living the lake life on High Rock Lake. The home is sold as is with special requirements.

830 Mainsail Road, Salisbury

Listing courtesy of Wallace Realty. jaynehelms@gmail.com
$835,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4381504 MLS
Nestled in the desirable Anchor Downs community just minutes from High Rock Lake, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on 7.63 private, wooded acres offering peace, space, and endless possibilities. Inside, you'll find gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, and a move-in ready interior with an open floor plan and spacious rooms. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets, tiled back splash, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances including the refrigerator. The dining room is conveniently located off the kitchen and offers a serene view of the wooded backyard setting as you enjoy entertaining family and friends. This dining area flows to the covered and screened in back porch offering another option for outside dining and entertainment. The primary suite is located on the main level with a luxurious primary bathroom featuring tiled walk in shower and garden tub. All bedrooms include their own walk in closets. A standout feature of this property is the extremely large garage and workshop, thoughtfully built to accommodate a wide variety of uses. Above the workshop, the expansive unfinished upper level provides a blank canvas with incredible potential for a second residence, guest quarters, office space, studio, or hobby area. This unique property combines privacy, functionality, and versatility in a sought-after location near High Rock Lake.

305 Hedrick Lambe Drive, Salisbury

Listing courtesy of Century 21 Towne and Country. jkgrubb3@gmail.com
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