21313 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,907 sqft · $341/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
Nestled in the heart of Lake Norman, this beautifully updated Craftsman-style home offers water views and spacious living, plus you're zoned for top-rated schools. Thoughtfully renovated with modern upgrades throughout, the home blends timeless charm with exceptional functionality. The fully renovated kitchen features quartz countertops, an oversized stainless sink with upgraded faucet, white oak cabinetry, soft-close drawers, walk-in pantry, stylish backsplash, reverse osmosis water filtration connected to the refrigerator, new gas stove, and an oversized island with seating for six.
A stunning 100-inch kitchen window overlooks the private backyard. New engineered hardwood flooring, carpet, and fresh interior paint complete the interior updates. The great room features vaulted ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, abundant natural light, and a gas fireplace.
A main-level bedroom or flex space with nearby full bath offers ideal guest, office, or multi-generational living options. Upstairs, the primary suite includes vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, and a fully renovated spa-inspired bath with a freestanding soaking tub and walk-in shower with modern tile finishes. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while a fourth bedroom or office includes custom built-ins.
A spacious bonus room and screened porch offer beautiful Lake Norman views. Outdoor living is designed for entertaining with a new deck, outdoor stone fireplace, two screened porches, raised garden beds, stepping stones, and professionally enhanced landscaping with lavender, trees, and azaleas (2024), and in-ground irrigation. Additional parking provides space for guests or a boat, and the private backyard is surrounded by mature trees.
Additional features include a new roof (2024) and Nest thermostat. Located near Lake Norman, this home offers easy access to boating, outdoor recreation, and nearby Charlotte. Residents of Island Forest enjoy HOA lake access and a community boat launch area, making it easy to embrace the very best of lake life.
The neighborhood is surrounded by premier dining, boutique shopping, local breweries, and year-round events that make the Lake Norman area one of the region’s most sought-after destinations. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity - schedule your private tour today!
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Natural Gas
- Zoned
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 1224
- Roomcount
- 13
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 1683
- Sqftgarage
- 488
- Bedroommain
- 1
- Bedroomupper
- 3
- Fullbathmain
- 1
- Halfbathmain
- 0
- Fullbathupper
- 2
- Halfbathupper
- 0
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Laundry Features
- Laundry Room
- Upper Level
- Interior Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown
- Built-in Features
- Cable Prewire
- Garden Tub
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Gas Log
- Great Room
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 2907
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Arts and Crafts
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- Two
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2907
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 0
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Attached Garage
- Garage Faces Front
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit
- In-Ground Irrigation
- Construction Materials
- Cedar Shake
- Stone
- Wood
- Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Rear Porch
- Screened
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Other Structures
- Shed(s)
Basement And Foundation
- Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
- Slab
- Other - See Remarks
Waterfront And View
- View
- Water
- Waterfront Features
- Boat Ramp – Community
- Boat Slip – Community
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- City
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Voluntary
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- G R
Listed by Stacey Sauls (864-901-1087) · Keller Williams Ballantyne Area (704-887-6600)
Location
- Address
- 21313 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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