Shady Grove, Fontana Dam, NC
Shady Grove — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Shady Grove, Fontana Dam, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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Shady Grove Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Shady Grove is a quiet, residential neighborhood nestled in the small community of Fontana Dam, North Carolina. It offers residents a serene, nature-focused lifestyle near the iconic Fontana Dam and the vast wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features a mix of charming single-family homes, often with generous wooded lots. With a median home value of $330,000, the real estate market here provides a more accessible entry point to mountain living compared to larger resort areas.
Schools & Education
Students in Shady Grove are served by the Graham County School District, which includes nearby Robbinsville. The area is known for its small, community-oriented schools, with Swain County schools also being an option for some residents closer to the dam.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor access is unparalleled, with the Appalachian Trail, Fontana Lake, and the national park at your doorstep. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and simply soaking in the stunning mountain vistas right from their neighborhood.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining and shopping are modest and locally-focused, with essentials and casual eateries found in Robbinsville or at the Fontana Village Resort. For more variety, residents often take a scenic drive to larger towns like Bryson City or Cherokee.
Who Lives Here
The neighborhood attracts a mix of year-round residents, including remote professionals, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts. The median household income of approximately $87,958 reflects a stable, middle-to-upper-middle class community that values tranquility and natural beauty.
Shady Grove Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $330K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $88K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 37772 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Shady Grove, Fontana Dam
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17