Lake Norman Estate: An Unrivaled Waterfront Masterpiece.
Experience breathtaking three-mile views from the prestigious pinnacle of Belle Isle—the most coveted address on Lake Norman. Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, this meticulously maintained Cape Cod estate offers nearly an acre of land and 200 feet of abundant shoreline. The main residence features a daylight walk-out basement, an oversized drop zone, and a versatile flex space perfect for a gym or home office. Rare "grandfathered" amenities include a charming one-bedroom boathouse complete with a kitchen and loft. From mature perennial gardens and lakeside fireplaces to a screened sleeping porch, every inch of this property invites you to relax or entertain. World Class Golf Resort, The Peninsula Club is a two minutes drive. Several Restaurant options, pool, tennis, pickleball and a state of the art gym. Also the Peninsula Yacht Club is minutes away for social evenings, restaurants and water sports. Whether you enjoy it as a quintessential retreat or utilize our preliminary architectural plans to customize your dream home, the possibilities here are truly boundless. Be on Lake Norman this summer!
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$3,055,000
16318 Belle Isle Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
3beds
4,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.97 Acres Lot
$3,055,100 Zestimate®
$736/sqft
$5,774 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,055,100
$2.87M - $3.24M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Myerscough 704-892-9673,
Lake Norman Realty, Inc.,
Kathleen McMahan,
Lake Norman Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Gary Myerscough
Lake Norman Realty, Inc.
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4292940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bathroom full
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Bonus room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Great room
- Features: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-In Pantry, See Remarks
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features, Drop Zone
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Built-in Features, Open Floorplan
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 3754
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Vented, Living Room, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,682
- Total interior livable area: 4,148 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,682
- Finished area below ground: 1,072
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Water, Winter, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Covered structure, Dock, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.97 Acres
Living quarters
- Secondary living space: 394 sqft
- Secondary total: 153 sqft
- Secondary features: Exterior Not Connected,Guest House,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Separate Utilities,Other - See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 00131237
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard Siding, Stone Veneer, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
- Water: Well, Other - See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Cornelius
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $736/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,118,200
- Annual tax amount: $14,157
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 274 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $3,055,000-12.7%$736/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $3,499,000-5.4%$844/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $3,700,000-3.9%$892/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $3,850,000-3.1%$928/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $3,975,000-6.5%$958/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,250,000$1,025/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,157 +1.5% | $2,118,200 |
| 2024 | $13,949 +1.6% | $2,118,200 |
| 2023 | $13,732 +5% | $2,118,200 +37.8% |
| 2022 | $13,084 +1.2% | $1,536,600 |
| 2021 | $12,930 | $1,536,600 |
| 2020 | $12,930 +0% | $1,536,600 |
| 2019 | $12,924 +28.4% | $1,536,600 +65% |
| 2018 | $10,068 +0.8% | $931,200 |
| 2017 | $9,991 | $931,200 |
| 2016 | $9,991 | $931,200 |
| 2015 | $9,991 +1.5% | $931,200 |
| 2014 | $9,846 | $931,200 +9.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $852,600 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $854,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $854,000 +66.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $513,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $513,300 +36% |
| 2002 | -- | $377,350 +6.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $354,680 +3.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $341,990 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28031
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cornelius ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 10/10Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 7/10William Amos Hough HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Bailey
- High: William Amos Hough
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Mecklenburg County
- Cornelius
- 28031
- 16318 Belle Isle Dr
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