$635,000
21123 Rio Oro Drive
Cornelius, NC, 28031
Lake Norman Living at an Unbeatable Value – Welcome to Bahia Bay.
Nestled on nearly half an acre of wooded land in the sought-after Bahia Bay community, this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home puts the best of Lake Norman right at your fingertips – without the waterfront price tag. Enjoy exclusive community access to a boat ramp, dock, paddlesport launch, and a lakefront picnic area that will make every weekend feel like a vacation.
Inside, the open-concept main level is designed for easy living. The two-story family room flows seamlessly into the dining area and a chef-inspired kitchen features gleaming granite countertops and a spacious island perfect for entertaining. The owner’s suite is conveniently located on the main level, offering privacy and comfort. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath – ideal for family, guests, or a home office setup. The finished basement adds valuable flex space, ready to become your home gym, media room, or playroom. Step outside to enjoy front and rear porch decks, and gather around the fire pit in your private, wooded backyard – a true outdoor retreat.
Pull right into the oversized concrete driveway with room for 3+ vehicles and head straight to the water. With easy access to all that Lake Norman has to offer, this home checks every box.
Lake life is calling – come answer it.
Nestled on nearly half an acre of wooded land in the sought-after Bahia Bay community, this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home puts the best of Lake Norman right at your fingertips – without the waterfront price tag. Enjoy exclusive community access to a boat ramp, dock, paddlesport launch, and a lakefront picnic area that will make every weekend feel like a vacation.
Inside, the open-concept main level is designed for easy living. The two-story family room flows seamlessly into the dining area and a chef-inspired kitchen features gleaming granite countertops and a spacious island perfect for entertaining. The owner’s suite is conveniently located on the main level, offering privacy and comfort. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a full bath – ideal for family, guests, or a home office setup. The finished basement adds valuable flex space, ready to become your home gym, media room, or playroom. Step outside to enjoy front and rear porch decks, and gather around the fire pit in your private, wooded backyard – a true outdoor retreat.
Pull right into the oversized concrete driveway with room for 3+ vehicles and head straight to the water. With easy access to all that Lake Norman has to offer, this home checks every box.
Lake life is calling – come answer it.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Alison Alston
Property Details
Price:
$635,000
MLS #:
CAR4387095
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Bahia Bay
Listed Date:
May 29, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,497
Lot Size:
21,519 sqft / 0.49 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1983
Schools
Elementary School:
Cornelius
Middle School:
Bailey
High School:
William Amos Hough
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1954
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
543
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless
Flooring
Bamboo, Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Laundry Features
In Basement, Lower Level
Levels
Two
Exterior
Community Features
Picnic Area, Recreation Area
Construction Materials
Stone Veneer, Vinyl
Exterior Features
Fire Pit
Fencing
Partial
Lot Features
Private, Sloped, Wooded
Open Parking Spaces
6
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Driveway
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s)
Waterfront Features
Beach – Public, Boat Lift – Community, Boat Ramp – Community, Boat Slip – Community, Paddlesport Launch Site – Community, Pier – Community
Financial
HOA Fee
$75
HOA Fee Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Bahia Bay HOA
HOA Phone
704-255-6945
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Cornelius as of Jul 15, 2026
176
Single Family Listed
90
Avg DOM
431
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,732,257
Avg List Price
Community
- Address21123 Rio Oro Drive Cornelius NC
- SubdivisionBahia Bay
- CityCornelius
- CountyMecklenburg
- Zip Code28031
Subdivisions in Cornelius
- 100 Norman Place
- Admirals Quarters
- Alexander Chase
- Antiquity
- Arbors
- Avery Park
- Bahia Bay
- Baileys Glen
- Baybridge
- Biscayne
- Biscayne Park
- Blue Stone Harbor
- Bluff Point
- Bordeaux at Vineyard Point
- Caldwell Station
- Cameron Wood
- Captains Point
- Catarina Bay
- Chapel Point
- Cornelius Woods
- Country Club Shores
- Crown Harbor
- Deep Cove
- Diane Shores
- Dogwood Acres
- Edinburgh Square
- Flagship
- Glenridge
- Glenridge Townhomes
- Half Moon Bay
- Harborgate
- Harborside
- Harborside Townhomes
- Heritage Green
- Heron Harbor
- Hidden Hills
- Island Forest
- Jetton Cove
- Kings Point
- Lake Crest
- Lake Norman Cove at Jetton
- Lakeridge
- Lawyers Station
- Mill Creek Condominiums
- Norman Colony
- Oakhurst
- Patricks Purchase
- Point Largo
- Preston at the Lake
- River Rock
- Rockridge Shores
- Shelton
- Smithville Heights
- St Philip Square
- Starmount
- Sterling Pointe
- The Courtyards at Jetton
- The Courtyards on Lake Norman
- The Moorings
- The Peninsula
- The Retreat At West Catawba
- The Terraces at Oakhurst
- Torrence Chapel Estates
- Town Heights
- Tuscany Townes
- Twinbrook
- Victoria Bay
- Villages at Harborside
- Vineyard Point
- Washam Potts Townhomes
- Watermark
- Weatherstone Manor
- Wellsley Village
- Westmoreland
- Windward
- Wyndmoor
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Property Summary
- Located in the Bahia Bay subdivision, 21123 Rio Oro Drive Cornelius NC is a Single Family for sale in Cornelius, NC, 28031. It is listed for $635,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,497 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1983. The current price per square foot is $254. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cornelius is $431. The average listing price for Single Family in Cornelius is $1,732,257. To schedule a showing of MLS#car4387095 at 21123 Rio Oro Drive in Cornelius, NC, contact your Dupont Real Estate agent at 704-506-8816.

21123 Rio Oro Drive
Cornelius, NC

