$775,000
9139 Magnolia Estates Drive
Cornelius, NC, 28031
Welcome to The Last Great Estate in Magnolia Estates—a secluded retreat tucked beyond a private drive and bridge crossing over McDowell Creek. This beautifully updated 4-bed, 2.5-bath home sits on a .76-acre lot offering exceptional privacy, natural beauty, and functional outdoor living.
The first floor features an impressive 18-ft foyer, a refined dining room ideal for gatherings, a formal living room, and a newly updated gourmet kitchen designed with remarkable space, style, and functionality. A breakfast nook and inviting family room overlook some of the best views in Magnolia Estates, enhanced by abundant natural light from large windows and transoms that frame the handsome stone fireplace.
The primary suite is a true sanctuary—tastefully designed and filled with natural light. The adjoining luxury primary bath is breathtaking, leading to a spacious walk-in closet with a custom built-in system.
Upstairs, you’ll find three generous bedrooms and a fully updated full bath.
Step outside to discover the true magic of this property. A large wooden deck, stone pathway, and secondary stone patio with a metal-roofed gazebo create multiple spaces for outdoor living and entertaining. An 88-ft retaining wall provides expansive flat areas for play, and a powered shed sits along the back fence line. The fully fenced yard includes a rear gate offering private access to the Emerald Necklace Greenway.
Located in Magnolia Estates with no HOA, low taxes, and positioned in the heart of Cornelius—one of North Carolina’s most sought-after communities—this rare opportunity combines privacy, convenience, and estate-level charm. Properties like this seldom become available.
The first floor features an impressive 18-ft foyer, a refined dining room ideal for gatherings, a formal living room, and a newly updated gourmet kitchen designed with remarkable space, style, and functionality. A breakfast nook and inviting family room overlook some of the best views in Magnolia Estates, enhanced by abundant natural light from large windows and transoms that frame the handsome stone fireplace.
The primary suite is a true sanctuary—tastefully designed and filled with natural light. The adjoining luxury primary bath is breathtaking, leading to a spacious walk-in closet with a custom built-in system.
Upstairs, you’ll find three generous bedrooms and a fully updated full bath.
Step outside to discover the true magic of this property. A large wooden deck, stone pathway, and secondary stone patio with a metal-roofed gazebo create multiple spaces for outdoor living and entertaining. An 88-ft retaining wall provides expansive flat areas for play, and a powered shed sits along the back fence line. The fully fenced yard includes a rear gate offering private access to the Emerald Necklace Greenway.
Located in Magnolia Estates with no HOA, low taxes, and positioned in the heart of Cornelius—one of North Carolina’s most sought-after communities—this rare opportunity combines privacy, convenience, and estate-level charm. Properties like this seldom become available.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Andrew Cardwell
Property Details
Price:
$775,000
MLS #:
CAR4368990
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Magnolia Estates
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,707
Lot Size:
33,236 sqft / 0.76 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1989
Schools
Elementary School:
Cornelius
Middle School:
Bailey
High School:
William Amos Hough
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2707
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry Features
Laundry Room, Main Level
Levels
Two
Exterior
Construction Materials
Brick Partial, Vinyl
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Financial
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Cornelius as of Sep 22, 2026
148
Single Family Listed
112
Avg DOM
421
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,713,701
Avg List Price
Community
- Address9139 Magnolia Estates Drive Cornelius NC
- SubdivisionMagnolia Estates
- CityCornelius
- CountyMecklenburg
- Zip Code28031
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- Blue Stone Harbor
- Bluff Point
- Bordeaux at Vineyard Point
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- Cameron Wood
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- Catarina Bay
- Chapel Point
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- Crown Harbor
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- 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
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- Town Heights
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Property Summary
- Located in the Magnolia Estates subdivision, 9139 Magnolia Estates Drive Cornelius NC is a Single Family for sale in Cornelius, NC, 28031. It is listed for $775,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,707 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1989. The current price per square foot is $286. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cornelius is $421. The average listing price for Single Family in Cornelius is $1,713,701. To schedule a showing of MLS#car4368990 at 9139 Magnolia Estates Drive in Cornelius, NC, contact your Dupont Real Estate agent at 704-506-8816.

9139 Magnolia Estates Drive
Cornelius, NC

