Stunning cedar shake waterfront retreat with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Norman. This impeccably maintained home blends timeless charm with refined comfort, featuring rich hardwood floors, a dramatic stone fireplace, and walls of windows that flood the interior with natural light while showcasing the water from nearly every angle.
Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, enjoy peaceful mornings and unforgettable sunsets from the spacious screened porch and covered terrace overlooking the lake.
The waterfront experience is truly exceptional, complete with a private pier, boat lifts, seawall, and a picturesque boardwalk—perfect for embracing the ultimate Lake Norman lifestyle.
Inside, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and approximately 3,708 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The expansive upper-level bonus room provides incredible flexibility for a media room, home office, or guest retreat.
A rare opportunity to own a private waterfront retreat with spectacular views and premium features!
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Zestimate®
$2,725,000
21217 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
4beds
3,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.53 Acres Lot
$2,725,000 Zestimate®
$729/sqft
$5,606 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,725,000
$2.56M - $2.89M
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Listed by:
Michael Green michaelgreen@ivesterjackson.com,
Ivester Jackson Christie's
Bought with:
Barrie Rojahn
Keller Williams Lake Norman
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4365987
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
Bedroom s
- Features: Attic Walk In
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Attic Walk In
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Flex space
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,740
- Total interior livable area: 3,740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,740
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: In-Ground Irrigation
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Boat Slip (Deed), Personal Watercraft Lift, Pier, Retaining Wall, Dock, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Level, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 00111121
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Surround Sound
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Island Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Cornelius
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $729/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,953,500
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $2,725,000-5.4%$729/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4365987 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,879,900+297.2%$770/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4365987 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2002 | Sold | $725,000-7.1%$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $780,000$209/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,953,500 +0.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $1,948,600 -0.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,955,700 +84.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,061,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $1,061,100 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,061,100 |
| 2019 | $8,935 -9.4% | $1,061,100 +16.3% |
| 2018 | $9,862 | $912,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $912,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $912,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $912,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $912,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $912,100 -17.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,108,600 -6.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,184,700 +82.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $649,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $649,800 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $588,600 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $575,230 |
| 2001 | -- | $575,230 |
| 2000 | -- | $575,230 |
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Neighborhood: 28031
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- 6/10Cornelius ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 7/10William Amos Hough HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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- Mecklenburg County
- Cornelius
- 28031
- 21217 Island Forest Dr
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