

$1,575,000
21101 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,773 sq ft
3
bedrooms
3
baths
2,773
sq.ft.
$568
price per sf
Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547
About This Property
Some homes on Lake Norman are all about the house. Others are about the lifestyle that comes with it. 21101 Island Forest Drive delivers both. Positioned on a west-facing waterfront lot in one of Cornelius most established lake communities, this completely reimagined home is designed around what makes Lake Norman living special. West facing views, unforgettable sunsets, effortless entertaining, and the ability to enjoy the lake right from your backyard at an affordable price. Inside, the home has been completely transformed into a bright, open retreat where the lake is always part of the experience. Vaulted living spaces, wrapped beams and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace create a dramatic main living area, while the renovated kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, gas cooking and an oversized island made for gathering. The thoughtful renovation continues throughout with updated flooring, remodeled bathrooms, custom stair treads, a redesigned primary suite with custom walk-in closet, updated laundry and mudroom spaces, and extensive improvements that allow the next owner to move in and immediately begin enjoying the home. But the real story of 21101 Island Forest begins outside. As the afternoon turns to evening, the west facing backyard becomes the place everyone wants to be. Gather on the lakeside deck, relax in the hot tub, watch the game outside, sit around the fire pit, or simply take in the sunset across Lake Norman. The expanded outdoor living areas, new fencing, landscaping, concrete patio and waterfront setting create a private retreat equally suited for quiet evenings and weekends filled with friends and family. And unlike waterfront locations that leave you choosing between lake life and convenience, Island Forest puts you in the heart of Cornelius with Davidson, dining and shopping in Birkdale Village, parks and I-77 just minutes away. The existing waterfront setup also gives the next owner the opportunity to create a new dock tailored specifically to their boating and lake lifestyle. You can renovate a house. You can redesign a kitchen. But you can't recreate a west-facing Lake Norman lot in the heart of Cornelius. At 21101 Island Forest Drive, you're not simply buying a renovated waterfront home. You're buying the sunsets, the water, the location, and the Lake Norman lifestyle that comes with it.
About the Neighborhood
Homes for sale in 28031 deliver one of the most coveted addresses in the entire Lake Norman region, encompassing the waterfront communities of Cornelius along the lake's eastern shoreline approximately 20 miles north of Uptown Charlotte via I-77. The residential landscape ranges from established 1980s and 1990s traditional lakefront estates with private docks to newer construction luxury communities and low-maintenance townhomes catering to buyers seeking Lake Norman access at varied price points. Jetton Park, one of Mecklenburg County's most beloved waterfront parks featuring swimming beaches, kayak launches, and miles of greenway trails. sits directly within the zip code, as does the walkable Downtown Cornelius corridor along Catawba Avenue with its independent restaurants and local breweries. Major employers along the I-77 corporate corridor in Cornelius and Huntersville are minutes away, and the commute to Uptown Charlotte runs approximately 25–30 minutes on I-77. The 28031 real estate market commands strong and consistent demand from buyers seeking genuine lakefront lifestyle with direct interstate connectivity to Charlotte's urban core.
Property Features
Property Description
- Beds Total: 3
- Bathrooms: 3 Full
- Year Built: 1973
- Living Area: 2,773 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4401080
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: Island Forest
- Neighborhood: Island Forest
Association
- HOA Required: Yes
Utilities
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
Interior Features
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- In Basement
- Lower Level
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
Construction Materials
- Brick Partial
- Wood
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Cooling
- Central Air
Foundation Details
- Basement
Heating
- Central
Laundry Features
- In Basement
- Lower Level
Levels
- Two
Parking Features
- Driveway 0
Exterior Features
- Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa
- Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
- Patio/Porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Sewer
- Septic Installed
WaterSource
- City
Architectural Style
- Bungalow
View
- Long Range
- Water
- Year Round
Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Living Room
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Location
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Cornelius, NC 28031
3
bedrooms
3
baths
2,773
sq.ft.
$568
price per sf

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Office: (980) 272-8547
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