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20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
Sold for $2,900,000
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
Sold for $2,900,000
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031

20428 Island Forest Dr Cornelius, NC 28031

$2,900,000

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Beds
5
Baths
4
Sqft
5,612
Acres
0.92
Year
1996
Close Date
Dec 16, 2025
Property Type
Residential
Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Per Square Foot
$517
Date Listed
Apr 11, 2025

Description of 20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031

Listing details for 20428 Island Forest Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031 : 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.
Listing Updated : 04-16-2026 at 3:16 AM EDT
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J. Lyn Signature Properties Inc.

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Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: CAR4243921

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Property History

DateEventPrice
12/16/2025
Sold
$2,900,000 -34%
$517/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR4243921
4/11/2025
Listed for sale
$4,395,000 +362.6%
$783/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR4243921
6/21/2012
Sold
$950,000 -3.6%
$169/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR2075374
3/29/2012
Listed for sale
$985,000
$176/sqft
Source:Canopy MLS #CAR2075374

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