For Sale $1,795,000
Welcomed by lush landscaping and circular driveway with palm trees you feel you have arrived on vacation! This Ranch style basement home with a loft area lends toward an amazing waterfront view as you enter the vaulted A framed feel great room. A large dining room attaches to the modern kitchen with granite and butcher block counter tops and a gas oven with stainless hood. Your breakfast area accesses your deck that encompases entire length of home. Choose to have the roof closed or open above you on either end of the deck. Low maintenance material decking that you never have to paint or stain! Primary BR takes in that wonderful waterfront view and don't let the fancy Toto toilets catch you off guard in the baths. A secondary BR and nice size laundry are also on the main floor. You have double doors off your full front porch to enter the home before you turn a corner to find upstairs to your reading room or playroom loft or downstairs to your full basement. The Basement, like the great room has a gas log brick fp to warm by and a wet sink and wine fridge bar area, There are 3 rooms downstairs that can be used as large Bedrooms and a full bath on this level. Exit outside the family room or den to your covered full patio with your hot tub and amazing koi pond fully stocked with auto feeder to enjoy this zen setting and extensive landscaped yard. Your dock that was redone in 2014 has both a covered area and uncovered and a 10,000 lb. lift to greet your boat. Rinna tankless hot water heater controller can be viewed in the unfinished workshop storage area of basement , outside speakers are wired on this home and yard in rear is fully fenced for your enjoyment. Island Forest is in the heart of Cornelius just off Bethel Church Rd with easy access to shopping and restaurants and all conveniences. Just sit back and watch the sun sparkle or set over your lake front view! New carpet, fresh paint give this home a move in ready appeal. This home has incredible level backyard and waterfront view that make the price very attractive! This is a lovely NON cookie cutter neighborhood with trees and larger lots! One of the first areas on Lake Norman to be sold so of course better views! Important to note there are 5 rooms with closets to sleep in all very good size but 2 in basement do not have a window. These two rooms are 15X 17 or larger.
Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation
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| List Price: | $1,795,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 2265 sqft |
| Parking: | Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front |
| MLS Number: | CAR4428890 |
| Subdivision: | Island Forest |
| Style: | Transitional |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Waterfront |
| Year Built: | 1973 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
| Elementary: | Cornelius |
| Middle: | Unspecified |
| High: | Unspecified |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 10-21-2026 | Price Decrease | $1,795,000-5.28% | $793 |
| 09-30-2026 | Price Decrease | $1,895,000-2.82% | $837 |
| 08-18-2026 | Price Decrease | $1,950,000-11.36% | $861 |
| 08-12-2026 | Price Decrease | $2,199,900-4.31% | $972 |
| 07-09-2026 | Price Decrease | $2,299,000-2.17% | $1,016 |
| 06-20-2026 | Price Decrease | $2,350,000-14.55% | $1,038 |
| 04-19-2026 | Listed | $2,750,000 | $1,215 |
| 03-18-2026 | Listed | $529,900 | $234 |
These schools are only nearby your property search, you must confirm exact assigned schools.
| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Cornelius Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| J.V. Washam Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Community School of Davidson | 3 miles | KG-06 | 10 |
| Davidson Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 10 |
| Langtree Charter Academy | 4 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Lincoln Charter School | 5 miles | KG-06 | 10 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 20919 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC | 0 mi | $1,795,000 | days | |
| 20931 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC | 0 mi | $3,399,000 | days | |
| 21313 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC | 0.1 mi | $990,000 | days | |
| 21307 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC | 0.1 mi | $799,000 | days | |
| 21101 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC | 0.1 mi | $1,575,000 | days | |
| 21410 Pinecrest Place, Cornelius NC | 0.1 mi | $729,900 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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20919 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius NC is a 2265 ft2 on a 0.230 acres lot. This is for $1,795,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1973.
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