21101 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
Est. $9,473/mo20% down · 6.5% · 30-yrAdjust
- P&I$7,964
- Taxes$984
- Insurance$525
- PMI$0
- HOA$0
Principal, interest, property tax, insurance & HOA. Estimate only — not a loan offer.
$568/Sq Ft
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,773 sqft · $568/sqft
Waterfront
About This Home
Some homes on Lake Norman are all about the house. Others are about the lifestyle that comes with it. 21101 Island Forest Drive delivers both.
Positioned on a west-facing waterfront lot in one of Cornelius most established lake communities, this completely reimagined home is designed around what makes Lake Norman living special. West facing views, unforgettable sunsets, effortless entertaining, and the ability to enjoy the lake right from your backyard at an affordable price.
Inside, the home has been completely transformed into a bright, open retreat where the lake is always part of the experience. Vaulted living spaces, wrapped beams and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace create a dramatic main living area, while the renovated kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, gas cooking and an oversized island made for gathering.
The thoughtful renovation continues throughout with updated flooring, remodeled bathrooms, custom stair treads, a redesigned primary suite with custom walk-in closet, updated laundry and mudroom spaces, and extensive improvements that allow the next owner to move in and immediately begin enjoying the home.
But the real story of 21101 Island Forest begins outside.
As the afternoon turns to evening, the west facing backyard becomes the place everyone wants to be. Gather on the lakeside deck, relax in the hot tub, watch the game outside, sit around the fire pit, or simply take in the sunset across Lake Norman. The expanded outdoor living areas, new fencing, landscaping, concrete patio and waterfront setting create a private retreat equally suited for quiet evenings and weekends filled with friends and family.
And unlike waterfront locations that leave you choosing between lake life and convenience, Island Forest puts you in the heart of Cornelius with Davidson, dining and shopping in Birkdale Village, parks and I-77 just minutes away.
The existing waterfront setup also gives the next owner the opportunity to create a new dock tailored specifically to their boating and lake lifestyle.
You can renovate a house. You can redesign a kitchen. But you can't recreate a west-facing Lake Norman lot in the heart of Cornelius.
At 21101 Island Forest Drive, you're not simply buying a renovated waterfront home. You're buying the sunsets, the water, the location, and the Lake Norman lifestyle that comes with it.
Property history
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Sep 11, 2026Price reduced $1,575,000 ActiveWas $1,699,900
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Aug 28, 2026Price reduced $1,699,900 ActiveWas $1,750,000
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Jul 23, 2026Price reduced $1,750,000 ActiveWas $1,799,900
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Jul 10, 2026Back on market $1,799,900 ActiveComing Soon -> Active
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Jul 10, 2026Listed for sale $1,575,000 Active73 days on market
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Sep 20, 2024Sold $1,100,000 ClosedListed $1,125,000 · Jun 29, 2024 83 days on market
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Jul 12, 2024Price reduced $1,125,000 ClosedWas $1,175,000
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Jun 29, 2024Previously listed $1,125,000 Closed
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Dec 10, 2021Sold $705,000 ClosedListed $775,000 · Oct 2, 2021 69 days on market
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Nov 9, 2021Price reduced $775,000 ClosedWas $850,000
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Oct 2, 2021Previously listed $775,000 Closed
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Central
- Room Count
- 9
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Laundry Features
- In Basement
- Lower Level
- Main Level Sq Ft
- 1367
- Basement Bedrooms
- 1
- Interior Features
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
- Basement Full Baths
- 1
- Basement Half Baths
- 0
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Lower Level Bedrooms
- 0
- Third Level Bedrooms
- 0
- Upper Level Bedrooms
- 0
- Main Level Full Baths
- 2
- Main Level Half Baths
- 0
- Lower Level Full Baths
- 0
- Lower Level Half Baths
- 0
- Third Level Full Baths
- 0
- Third Level Half Baths
- 0
- Upper Level Full Baths
- 0
- Upper Level Half Baths
- 0
- Second Living Quarters Full Baths
- 0
- Second Living Quarters Half Baths
- 0
Dwelling And Structure
- Construction Type
- Site Built
- 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
- 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
- City Taxes Paid To
- Cornelius
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoning
- GR
- Subject To Ccrs
- Yes
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
Schools
- Elementary
- Cornelius
- Middle
- Bailey
- High
- William Amos Hough
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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