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20919 Island Forest Drive

Cornelius, NC 28031

Active CDOM: 209 days Price cut to $1,795,000 Oct 21, 2026 Listing ID CAR 316595279

$1,795,000
Est. $11,395/mo20% down · 7.125% · 30-yrAdjust
  • P&I$9,675
  • Taxes$1,122
  • Insurance$598

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$437/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 4,107 sqft · $437/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
4,107 Sq Ft
$437/Sq Ft
1973 Built
.23 acres Single Family Residence Island Forest Listed Sep 30, 2026 Updated Oct 21, 2026 HOA —

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Waterfront

WaterLake Norman

About This Home

Welcomed by lush landscaping and circular driveway with palm trees you feel you have arrived on vacation! This Ranch style basement home with a loft area lends toward an amazing waterfront view as you enter the vaulted A framed feel great room. A large dining room attaches to the modern kitchen with granite and butcher block counter tops and a gas oven with stainless hood.

Your breakfast area accesses your deck that encompases entire length of home. Choose to have the roof closed or open above you on either end of the deck. Low maintenance material decking that you never have to paint or stain!

Primary BR takes in that wonderful waterfront view and don't let the fancy Toto toilets catch you off guard in the baths. A secondary BR and nice size laundry are also on the main floor. You have double doors off your full front porch to enter the home before you turn a corner to find upstairs to your reading room or playroom loft or downstairs to your full basement.

The Basement, like the great room has a gas log brick fp to warm by and a wet sink and wine fridge bar area, There are 3 rooms downstairs that can be used as large Bedrooms and a full bath on this level. Exit outside the family room or den to your covered full patio with your hot tub and amazing koi pond fully stocked with auto feeder to enjoy this zen setting and extensive landscaped yard. Your dock that was redone in 2014 has both a covered area and uncovered and a 10,000 lb.

lift to greet your boat. Rinna tankless hot water heater controller can be viewed in the unfinished workshop storage area of basement , outside speakers are wired on this home and yard in rear is fully fenced for your enjoyment. Island Forest is in the heart of Cornelius just off Bethel Church Rd with easy access to shopping and restaurants and all conveniences.

Just sit back and watch the sun sparkle or set over your lake front view! New carpet, fresh paint give this home a move in ready appeal. This home has incredible level backyard and waterfront view that make the price very attractive!

This is a lovely NON cookie cutter neighborhood with trees and larger lots! One of the first areas on Lake Norman to be sold so of course better views! Important to note there are 5 rooms with closets to sleep in all very good size but 2 in basement do not have a window.

These two rooms are 15X 17 or larger.

Property history

  1. Oct 21, 2026
    Price reduced $1,795,000 Active
    Was $1,895,000
  2. Sep 30, 2026
    Listed for sale $1,895,000 Active
    CDOM: 209 days
  3. Sep 15, 2026
    Status changed to Off Market $1,950,000 Off Market
    Active -> Off Market
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  1. Aug 18, 2026
    Price reduced $1,950,000 Active
    Was $2,199,900
  2. Aug 18, 2026
    Price reduced $1,950,000 Off Market
    Was $2,199,900
  3. Aug 3, 2026
    Price reduced $2,199,900 Active
    Was $2,299,000
  4. Jun 30, 2026
    Price reduced $2,299,000 Active
    Was $2,350,000
  5. Jun 11, 2026
    Price reduced $2,350,000 Active
    Was $2,399,000
  6. May 13, 2026
    Price reduced $2,399,000 Active
    Was $2,650,000
  7. May 6, 2026
    Price reduced $2,650,000 Active
    Was $2,750,000
  8. Mar 11, 2026
    Previously listed $1,950,000 Off Market

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Natural Gas
Flooring
  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Tile
Room Count
15
Door Features
  • Sliding Doors
Half Bathrooms
1
Unheated Sq Ft
452
Total Bathrooms
3
Window Features
  • Insulated Window(s)
Laundry Features
  • Mud Room
  • Inside
  • Laundry Room
  • Main Level
Main Level Sq Ft
2265
Basement Bedrooms
1
Interior Features
  • Attic Other
Main Level Garage
Yes
Security Features
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Security System
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Upper Level Sq Ft
162
Fireplace Features
  • Family Room
  • Gas Log
  • Great Room
Basement Full Baths
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Third Level Bedrooms
0
Upper Level Bedrooms
0
Main Level Full Baths
1
Main Level Half Baths
1
Lower Level Half Baths
0
Third Level Full Baths
0
Third Level Half Baths
0
Upper Level Full Baths
0
Upper Level Half Baths
0
Unheated Basement Sq Ft
452
Second Living Quarters Bedrooms
0
Second Living Quarters Full Baths
0
Second Living Quarters Half Baths
0

Dwelling And Structure

Construction Type
Site Built
Architectural Style
  • Transitional
Accessibility Features
  • Two or More Access Exits

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
2427
Below Grade Finished Area
1680

Parking And Garage

Parking Features
  • Circular Driveway
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Faces Front

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Metal
Exterior Features
  • Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa
  • Gas Grill
  • In-Ground Irrigation
Construction Materials
  • Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Rear Porch
  • Other - See Remarks

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
  • Fenced
Lot Features
  • Waterfront
Land Included
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.23
Lot Size Units
Acres
Lot Size Dimensions
85 R X141 X87 W F X137

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Basement Shop
  • Exterior Entry
  • Finished
  • Storage Space
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

View
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Boat Lift
  • Covered structure
  • Dock
  • Pier

Utilities

Sewer
  • Public Sewer
Utilities
  • Electricity Connected
  • Natural Gas
Water Source
  • City

Financial Information

Hoa Dues
Voluntary
City Taxes Paid To
Cornelius

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning
GR
Restrictions
Architectural Review
Subject To Ccrs
Yes

Listed by Robin Kielar (704-453-9667) · Keller Williams Unified (704-799-3700)

Location

Address
20919 Island Forest Drive
City
Cornelius, NC 28031
Community
Island Forest
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Schools

Elementary
Cornelius

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