$1,575,000
21101 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC, 28031
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.
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.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Justin Boston
Property Details
Price:
$1,575,000
MLS #:
CAR4401080
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Island Forest
Listed Date:
Jul 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,773
Lot Size:
10,890 sqft / 0.25 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1973
Schools
Elementary School:
Cornelius
Middle School:
Bailey
High School:
William Amos Hough
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1367
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
1406
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
In Basement, Lower Level
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Construction Materials
Brick Partial, Wood
Exterior Features
Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Hot Tub
Fencing
Back Yard, Fenced
Lot Features
Sloped, Views, Waterfront
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Driveway
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Roof
Architectural Shingle
View
Long Range, Water, Year Round
Waterfront Features
Boat Slip (Deed), Dock
Financial
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Cornelius as of Sep 21, 2026
139
Single Family Listed
119
Avg DOM
415
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,686,710
Avg List Price
Community
- Address21101 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
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- Westmoreland
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Property Summary
- Located in the Island Forest subdivision, 21101 Island Forest Drive Cornelius NC is a Single Family for sale in Cornelius, NC, 28031. It is listed for $1,575,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,773 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1973. The current price per square foot is $568. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cornelius is $415. The average listing price for Single Family in Cornelius is $1,686,710. To schedule a showing of MLS#car4401080 at 21101 Island Forest Drive in Cornelius, NC, contact your Dupont Real Estate agent at 704-506-8816.

21101 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC

