Welcome to your lakeside escape, where every day ends with a sunset! Enjoy long range, main channel Lake Norman views from this eclectic lake house filled with warmth and charm. Perfectly set on a beautifully landscaped, flat lot with a large grassy yard and mature trees. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home offers the comfort of dual primary suites, one on each level making it easy to host family and friends. The cozy sunroom is the heart of the home, where you’ll want to linger with morning coffee or curl up in the evenings while the lake glimmers outside your window. Step outside and life on the water is yours to enjoy, with a private dock and boat lift ready for endless lake days. Whether it’s boating, entertaining, or simply relaxing under the trees, this property was designed to make every moment feel special. This is more than a lake house—it’s a place where memories are made, laughter is shared, and sunsets are never missed. Newer roof & gutters (2022), HVAC (2018 & 2022).
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$2,250,000
20509 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
4beds
3,246sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
0.26 Acres Lot
$2,260,600 Zestimate®
$693/sqft
$6,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,260,600
$2.10M - $2.44M
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Private dockCozy sunroomDual primary suitesMature treesBeautifully landscaped flat lotLarge grassy yardBoat lift
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Listed by:
Liz Miller lizmiller@ivesterjackson.com,
Ivester Jackson Christie's
Bought with:
Christy Walker
Keller Williams Lake Norman
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4292296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Drop Zone, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,246
- Total interior livable area: 3,246 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,246
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Dock, Personal Watercraft Lift, Pier, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 00111428
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Other - See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Island Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $5 monthly
Location
- Region: Cornelius
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $693/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,584,700
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000-6.2%$693/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292296 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $2,399,000-4%$739/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292296 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+19%$770/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4292296 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2023 | Sold | $2,100,000$647/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4033942 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2023 | Pending sale | $2,100,000$647/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4033942 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2023 | Price change | $2,100,000-12.1%$647/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4033942 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2023 | Price change | $2,390,000-4%$736/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4033942 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,490,000+281.9%$767/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4033942 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2018 | Sold | $652,000-4.8%$201/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3305276 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2017 | Pending sale | $685,000$211/sqft |
Source: Allen Adams Realty #3305276 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2017 | Price change | $685,000-2%$211/sqft |
Source: Allen Adams Realty #3305276 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2017 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$215/sqft |
Source: Allen Adams Realty #3305276 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $725,000$223/sqft |
Source: Allen Adams Realty #3305276 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,584,700 |
| 2024 | -- | $1,584,700 +28% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,237,800 +96% |
| 2022 | $5,400 +1.2% | $631,500 +0% |
| 2021 | $5,335 | $631,200 +6% |
| 2020 | $5,335 +6.1% | $595,300 |
| 2019 | $5,027 -2.4% | $595,300 +25.3% |
| 2018 | $5,150 +0.8% | $475,100 |
| 2017 | $5,107 | $475,100 |
| 2016 | $5,107 | $475,100 |
| 2015 | $5,107 +1.5% | $475,100 |
| 2014 | $5,031 | $475,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $475,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $475,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $475,100 +50.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $315,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $315,400 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $269,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $269,390 +1.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $264,530 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28031
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cornelius ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 7/10William Amos Hough HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 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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- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- Cornelius
- 28031
- 20509 Island Forest Dr
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