$3,295,000
20428 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC, 28031
Rare Waterfront Luxury on Lake Norman. Extraordinary opportunity to own an award-winning Cornelius lakefront home offering 99 ft pristine lakefront, stunning water views and unmatched craftsmanship. Every inch of this 5,612 sq.ft. (all above grade) was meticulously designed for luxury and livability. Enjoy a library/billiard room, exercise room & sauna, wine cellar, main-level primary suite, elevator, gourmet kitchen with fossil inlay, media room, and a 3-car garage w/ abundant storage. Style continues with a 3rd-floor studio with panoramic views, 2 indoor fireplaces & 3 upper balconies with fireplace. Resort-style outdoor kitchen, firepit, massive patio, entertaining space & covered dock. Impervious exempt lot allows for potential pool within setbacks. Smart functionality abounds w/ an in-ground irrigation system, whole-home automation, blackout shades, blinds that adjust with the sun, tankless water heater, central vac, generator, heated primary bathroom floor, Sonos audio wi/ room-by-room controls, oasis landscaping & more! Offers private deeded dock AND neighborhood community dock! Lush, professionally landscaped grounds complete this private oasis with both a deeded dock and community dock access—an unparalleled combination on Lake Norman. Tranquil and timeless, this estate radiates elegance from the moment you arrive.
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Property Details
Price:
$3,295,000
MLS #:
CAR4243921
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Island Forest
Listed Date:
Apr 11, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
5,612
Lot Size:
40,075 sqft / 0.92 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1996
Schools
Elementary School:
Cornelius
Middle School:
Bailey
High School:
William Amos Hough
Interior
Appliances
Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control, Multi Units, Zoned
Flooring
Carpet, Stone, Wood
Heating
Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Community Features
Lake Access
Construction Materials
Hard Stucco, Stone
Exterior Features
Fire Pit, Dock – Floating, In-Ground Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, Keypad Entry
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Financial
HOA Fee
$95
HOA Frequency
Annually
HOA Name
Island Forest HOA
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Cornelius as of Nov 22, 2025
131
Single Family Listed
103
Avg DOM
442
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,811,031
Avg List Price
Community
- Address20428 Island Forest Drive Cornelius NC
- SubdivisionIsland Forest
- 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 Island Forest subdivision, 20428 Island Forest Drive Cornelius NC is a Single Family for sale in Cornelius, NC, 28031. It is listed for $3,295,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 5,612 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1996. The current price per square foot is $587. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cornelius is $442. The average listing price for Single Family in Cornelius is $1,811,031. To schedule a showing of MLS#car4243921 at 20428 Island Forest Drive in Cornelius, NC, contact your Dupont Real Estate agent at 704-506-8816.

20428 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC

