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 Live a Vacation Lifestyle in Tega Cay!
Tega Cay a Polynesian word for “beautiful peninsula” is spread out over 1600 acre peninsula on the southeastern edge of Lake Wylie. The landscape is diverse with rolling hills and lots of trees and over 12 miles of shoreline. The City’s Slogan is “The Good Life”. The first homes were build in the 1970s and Tega Cay maintains its Polynesian roots through its unique home designs and street names, like Molokai Drive, Marquesas Ave and Tana Tea circle.
The City of Tega Cay does not have mandatory Association Fees! Amenities, for example the Swim Club or Tennis, are a la carte and you can choose if you like to join!
At one time Tega Cay was a gated community until it incorporated on July 4, 1982, and became a city in order to protect the rights of home owners. To this day residents of Tega Cay residents still celebrate their own little Independence day or “Tega Cay Birthday” every 4th by launching fireworks and decorating their boats in red, white and blue.
Tega Cay Golf Club features a 27-hole golf course and clubhouse and nearby the Tennis Courts with an active tennis Association. For runners and walkers there is a more than 5 mile stretch of Walking Trails.
At the end of the peninsula, Windjammer Park, is a popular spot with its Sandy Beach, Covered Picnic Area, Playground and Boat Dock. During the summer months, you can see the Carolina Show Ski Team perform at Windjammer Park every Friday night. Turner Field and Runde Park offer ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts and playgrounds. Runde Park is also the site of Tega Cay Park and Recreation’s summer concert series.
There are three Boat Launching Areas and a Marina to store your Boat!
The Tega Cay Beach and Swim Center features an eight lane junior Olympic size pool and kiddie pool, deck overlooking the lake, beach area, volleyball court, picnic sites, and snack bar.
Lake Shore on Lake Wylie has more than 1,200 new single family homes ranging from the low $300’s to the millions for lakefront homes. Lake Shore also offers condominiums and townhomes priced from the $250’s to up to $450’s. The community enjoys the amenities of Tega Cay – including the golf course, beach and swim center, and area parks – but also several parks within the newly developed area, including Lookout Park, which offers a  waterfront deck, picnic sites, gazebo, and dog park.
With about 4,400 residents, Tega Cay’s population is expected to boom in the next few years due to several new developments within city limits.
Currently under construction off SC 160 between Gold Hill Road and I-77, Stonecrest will be Tega Cay’s first commercial district with both retail and residential space. Stonecrest Villas offers two and three bedroom condos that feature stone exterior and two car garages.
Some new neighborhoods are in the planning stages, like Serenity Pointe with 89 homes, including 18 large waterfront homes, and Gardendale with 852 homes with walking trails and neighborhood parks.
 Residents in Tega Cay and its surrounding neighbors, have varying reasons for becoming members of their respective communities. A school system that is considered the best in the State, low crime, sub-urban/farm setting, a diverse socio-economic population, close proximity to Charlotte, a fabulous lake, prospects for solid home valuations, etc. are to name a few. In fact many new developments have opened up in close proximity over the years. Palmetto Plantation [east & west], Waterstone, Carowoods, Knightsbridge and the much-acclaimed Baxter Village are among the subdivisions that have sprung up along the Gold Hill and Hwy #160 corridors. See Lake Wylie Communities here. Each location has its own flavor and satisfies various lifestyle requirements while allowing for the sense that we are all parts of a larger community. With this solid mix, we can be sure that the area will continue to grow. Charlotte is only 16 miles away! You have access to thesecond Largest Financial Center and what it has to offer; culture, academics, shopping, sports, transportation, etc. while living in a rural setting! Tega Cay Statistic and City Data For more information on Tega Cay call Angie Adams toll free 866-561-6396
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