20428 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
- $2,900,000
- 5
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 5,612
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of J. Lyn Signature Properties Inc.. Jennifer.Vandersol@gmail.com
Sold listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Allen Tate Lake Norman
- Sold Price
- $2,900,000
- List Price
- $3,295,000
- MLS#
- 4243921
- Status
- CLOSED
- Days on Market
- 249
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1996
- Closing Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 40,075
- Lot Size Area
- 0.92
- Living Area
- 5,612
- Sq Ft Total
- 5612
- County
- Mecklenburg
- Subdivision
- Island Forest
- Special Conditions
- None
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Waterfront Features
- Boat Lift, Boat Ramp Community, Covered structure, Boat Slip Community, Dock, Pier, Pier - Community, Retaining Wall
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- Hoa Fee
- $95
- Hoa Fee Paid
- Annually
- Community Features
- Lake Access
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior Features
- Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Drop Zone, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
- Floor Coverings
- Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Equipment
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Main Level Rooms
- Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bathroom-Full, Bathroom-Half, Wine Cellar, Breakfast
- Laundry Location
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
- Heating
- Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Water
- City
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit, Dock - Floating, In-Ground Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen
- Exterior Construction
- Hard Stucco, Stone
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Parking
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, Keypad Entry
- Driveway
- Concrete, Paved
- Lot Description
- Orchard(s), Level, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
- Elementary School
- Cornelius
- Middle School
- Bailey
- High School
- William Amos Hough
- Zoning
- GR
- Total Property HLA
- 5612
- Master on Main Level
- Yes
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