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21101 Island Forest Drive

Cornelius, NC 28031

Active 14 days on market Listing ID CAR 305841376

$1,750,000

Est. $10,059/mo See my rate

$631/Sq Ft

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,773 sqft · $631/sqft

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,773 Sq Ft
$631/Sq Ft
1973 Built
.25 acres Single Family Residence Island Forest Listed Jul 10, 2026 Updated Jul 23, 2026 HOA —

Waterfront

WaterLake Norman

About This Home

Welcome to 21101 Island Forest Drive, a fully renovated west facing waterfront home offering exceptional value in Cornelius. Located in the highly sought after Island Forest community, this property captures panoramic sunset views across Lake Norman and delivers the kind of waterfront lifestyle that's becoming harder to find.

This ranch with a walk-out basement has been completely re imagined with an open-concept layout that removes walls, vaults the main living spaces, and fills the home with natural light while maximizing the lake views. At the center of it all is a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, premium appliances, a gas range, and an oversized island that flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas.

Nearly every inch of the home has been updated with new flooring throughout, fresh paint, wrapped beams, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with new insert, remodeled bathrooms, custom stair treads, finished storage beneath the staircase, a new mudroom, updated laundry room, and a redesigned primary suite complete with a custom walk-in closet.

Step outside and you'll quickly understand what makes this property special. The expansive lakeside deck and patio was built for entertaining with an outdoor TV, fire pit, hot tub, and some of the best sunset views Lake Norman has to offer. Outside, you'll also find a whitewashed brick exterior, expanded front porch, new front door, concrete driveway and rear patio, professional landscaping, new backyard fencing, and a storage shed.

The only project left is the dock, giving the next owner the opportunity to design a setup that fits their boating lifestyle while enjoying the peace of mind that virtually everything else has already been done. All that will be left is to enjoy the Lake!

If you've been waiting for a move in ready waterfront home with incredible views, thoughtful updates, and one of the best locations in Cornelius, 21101 Island Forest Drive Delivers.

Property history

  1. Jul 23, 2026
    Price reduced $1,750,000 Active
    Was $1,799,900
  2. Jul 10, 2026
    Back on market $1,799,900 Active
    Coming Soon -> Active
  3. Jul 10, 2026
    Listed for sale $1,750,000 Active
    14 days on market
  4. Sep 20, 2024
    Sold $1,100,000 Closed
    Listed $1,125,000 · Jun 29, 2024 83 days on market
    Previously sold for $1,100,000
  5. Jul 12, 2024
    Price reduced $1,125,000 Closed
    Was $1,175,000
  6. Jun 29, 2024
    Previously listed $1,125,000 Closed
  7. Dec 10, 2021
    Sold $705,000 Closed
    Listed $775,000 · Oct 2, 2021 69 days on market
    Previously sold for $705,000
  8. Nov 9, 2021
    Price reduced $775,000 Closed
    Was $850,000
  9. Oct 2, 2021
    Previously listed $775,000 Closed

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Central
Sqftmain
1367
Roomcount
9
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Sqftgarage
0
Bedroommain
2
Bedroomlower
0
Bedroomthird
0
Bedroomupper
0
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Fullbathlower
0
Fullbaththird
0
Fullbathupper
0
Halfbathlower
0
Halfbaththird
0
Halfbathupper
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Bedroombasement
1
Total Bathrooms
3
Fullbathbasement
1
Fullbathsecondlq
0
Halfbathbasement
0
Halfbathsecondlq
0
Laundry Features
  • In Basement
  • Lower Level
Sqftunheatedmain
0
Interior Features
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Sqftunheatedlower
0
Sqftunheatedthird
0
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Sqftunheatedupper
0
Fireplace Features
  • Living Room
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
2773
Sqftunheatedbasement
0
Sqftsecondlivingquarters
0
Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
0

Dwelling And Structure

Architectural Style
  • Bungalow

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • Two
Above Grade Finished Area
1367
Below Grade Finished Area
1406

Parking And Garage

Open Parking
true
Carport Spaces
0
Parking Features
  • Driveway
Open Parking Spaces
2

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Exterior Features
  • Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa
  • Hot Tub
Construction Materials
  • Brick Partial
  • Wood
Patio And Porch Features
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
  • Fenced
Lot Features
  • Sloped
  • Views
  • Waterfront
Lot Size Acres
0.25
Lot Size Units
Acres

Basement And Foundation

Basement
  • Finished
  • Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details
  • Basement

Waterfront And View

View
  • Long Range
  • Water
  • Year Round
Waterfront Features
  • Boat Slip (Deed)
  • Dock

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Utilities
  • Cable Connected
  • Electricity Connected
Water Source
  • City

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
Cornelius

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
G R

Listed by Justin Boston (704-699-3728) · Horizon Realty Carolinas (704-243-9228)

Location

Address
21101 Island Forest Drive
City
Cornelius, NC 28031
Community
Island Forest
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Schools

Elementary
Cornelius
Middle
Bailey
High
William Amos Hough

School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

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