Experience the ultimate Lake Norman lifestyle in this charming waterfront retreat located on the highly sought-after, tree-lined canopy of Blakely Shores Drive in Cornelius, NC.Boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms across a comfortable 3,320+ square feet of living space, this home perfectly balances lakeside tranquility with modern, thoughtful updates.Step inside to find beautiful, newly refinished hardwood floors sweeping across the main level. The heart of the home features a professionally painted kitchen complete with freshly updated cabinets, a stylish tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The entire interior has been treated to a crisp, professional paint palette, perfectly complementing the elegant wood-shake exterior aesthetics. This property is also listed as Impervious Exempt, meaning you face no impervious square-footage restrictions if you dream of building a custom lakeside pool or expansive outdoor entertainment deck, add a 3rd car garage with a bedroom/bathroom or extra bonus area! Situated just minutes from I-77 at Exit 28, you will enjoy immediate access to premium shopping, waterfront dining, and local necessities. The sellers are open to selling with some of the furnishings, making this a seamless turn-key opportunity.Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Cornelius waterfront real estate at an incredible value!
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$2,095,000
21300 Blakely Shores Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
3beds
3,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
0.48 Acres Lot
$1,971,900 Zestimate®
$631/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront retreatFreshly updated cabinetsElegant wood-shake exterior aestheticsCrisp professional paint paletteProfessionally painted kitchenStainless steel appliancesStylish tiled backsplash
- 31 days |
- 696 |
- 24 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Fontaine kfontaine@paraclerealty.com,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4404238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,320
- Total interior livable area: 3,320 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,320
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, 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
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Lift, Dock, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00156119
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar Shake, Stucco, Stone
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Waterford Point
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
Location
- Region: Cornelius
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $631/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,388,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,297
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$1,971,900
$1.87M - $2.07M
$5,417/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000+39.7%$631/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4404238 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $1,500,000-6.3%$452/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4063694 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+14.3%$482/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4063694 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2022 | Sold | $1,400,000-6.7%$422/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3876194 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$452/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #3876194 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Contingent | $1,500,000$452/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3876194 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2022 | Price change | $1,500,000-6.3%$452/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3876194 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+190.9%$482/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3876194 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2004 | Sold | $550,000$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,297 +1.5% | $1,388,200 |
| 2024 | $9,159 | $1,388,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $1,388,200 +67.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $827,800 |
| 2021 | -- | $827,800 +1.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $815,600 |
| 2019 | $6,876 +4.4% | $815,600 +34% |
| 2018 | $6,588 +0.8% | $608,500 |
| 2017 | $6,536 | $608,500 |
| 2016 | $6,536 | $608,500 |
| 2015 | $6,536 +1.5% | $608,500 |
| 2014 | $6,439 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | $608,500 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $609,300 -22.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $784,300 +73.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $452,200 +6% |
| 2009 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $426,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $426,800 +7.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $396,090 |
| 2001 | -- | $396,090 |
| 2000 | -- | $396,090 |
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Neighborhood: 28031
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cornelius ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10William Amos Hough HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cornelius
- 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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