20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
$4,395,000
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Home Description
Sophisticated buyers will appreciate this award-winning Lake Norman waterfront home, showcasing stunning water views throughout its 5,612 heated sq.ft. of meticulously designed living space! Enjoy a library/billiard room, exercise room with sauna, wine cellar, main-level primary suite, elevator, gourmet kitchen with fossil inlay, media room, and a 3-car garage. Design highlights include a 3rd-floor studio with panoramic views, four fireplaces (indoor & out), and resort-style outdoor living with a kitchen, firepit, balconies, and a covered dock. Smart functionality abounds with an in-ground irrigation system, whole-home automation, blackout shades, blinds that adjust with the sun, tankless water heater, central vacuum, generator, heated primary bathroom floor, Sonos audio with room-by-room controls, and professional landscaping. With 99 ft of pristine lakefront and every detail thoughtfully executed—this turnkey oasis is ready for you to move right in!
- Interior: 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
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplace Description: Den,Fire Pit,Gas,Gas Log,Gas Starter,Gas Unvented,Gas Vented,Living Room,Outside,Porch,Recreation Room,Wood Burning
- Laundry Location: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Main Level,Sink,Washer Hookup
- Floors: Carpet,Stone,Wood
- Appliances: Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Down Draft,Gas Cooktop,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Indoor Grill,Self Cleaning Oven,Tankless Water Heater
- Full Baths: 3
- 1/2 Baths: 1
- HVAC: Central,ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
- Water: City
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Type: Single Family Residence
- Exterior: Dock,Fire Pit,In-Ground Irrigation,Lawn Maintenance,Outdoor Kitchen
- Construction Materials: Hard Stucco,Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Lot Size Acres: 0.9200
- Lot Description: Level,Orchard(s),Views,Waterfront,Wooded
- Parking: Attached Garage,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Garage Shop,Keypad Entry
- Driveway: Concrete,Paved
Available now at $4,395,000
Room Locations
Kitchen | Main |
Dining Room | Main |
Bathroom-Full | Main |
Bathroom-Half | Main |
Wine Cellar | Main |
Breakfast | Main |
Billiard | Upper |
Exercise Room | Upper |
Media Room | Upper |
Loft | Third |
Primary Bedroom | Main |
Bedroom(s) | Upper |
Bedroom(s) | Upper |
Bedroom(s) | Upper |
- Property Type: Single Family
- New Construction: No
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Association Fee: $65 Annually
- List Status: Active
- : Jennifer.Vandersol@gmail.com
Neighborhood
The average asking price of a 4 bedroom Cornelius home in this zip code is
$1,718,328 (60.9% less than this home).
This home is priced at $783/sqft,
which is 42.1% less than similar homes
in the 28031 zip code.
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School Information
- Elementary:Cornelius
- Junior High:Bailey
- High School:William Amos Hough
Financial
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Listing Courtesy of J. Lyn Signature Properties Inc..
For information or to schedule a viewing of this property (MLS# 4243921), call: 704-756-7888
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius NC is a single family home of 5612 sqft and
is currently priced at $4,395,000
.
This single family home has 4 bedrooms.
A comparable home for sale at 21311 Baltic Dr in Cornelius is listed at $2,050,000.
In addition to single family homes, Highgarden also makes it easy to find Homes, Condos, New Homes and Foreclosures
in Cornelius, NC.
The Peninsula, Point Largo and Patricks Purchase are nearby neighborhoods.
MLS 4243921 has been posted on this site since 4/11/2025 (today).

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