20428 Island Forest Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 5,612 sqft
- ~1 acre lot
- $783 per sqft
- 1996 build
- – on site
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!
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MLS# 4243921 —
The Building
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Year Built:1996
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New Construction:false
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Construction Type:Site Built
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Construction Materials:Hard Stucco, Stone
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Roof:Shingle
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Foundation Details:Crawl Space
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Levels:Two and a Half
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Basement:false
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Patio And Porch Features:Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened, Terrace
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Door Features:French Doors, Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
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Window Features:Insulated Window(s)
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Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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Accessibility Features:Two or More Access Exits, Elevator, Entry Slope less than 1 foot
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SqFt Upper:2747
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SqFt Third:440
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SqFt Unheated Main:533
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SqFt Unheated Total:1146
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SqFt Unheated Upper:613
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Above Grade Finished Area:5612
Interior
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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
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Flooring:Carpet, Stone, Wood
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Living Area:5612
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplace Features:Den, Fire Pit, Gas, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Gas Unvented, Gas Vented, Living Room, Outside, Porch, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
Location
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Latitude:35.491655
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Longitude:-80.910094
The Property
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Type:Residential
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Lot Features:Orchard(s), Level, Wooded, Views, Waterfront
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Lot Size Dimensions:98 X 405 X 99 X432
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Lot Size Area:0.92
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Zoning Specification:GR
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Zoning:GR
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Exterior Features:Fire Pit, Dock, In-Ground Irrigation, Lawn Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen
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View:Water, Year Round
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Waterfront Features:Boat Lift, Boat Ramp – Community, Covered structure, Boat Slip – Community, Dock, Pier, Pier - Community, Retaining Wall
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Fencing:Partial
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Other Equipment:Generator, Surround Sound
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Road Responsibility:Publicly Maintained Road
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Road Surface Type:Concrete, Paved
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (704) 756-5432
- Office phone:
- (704) 756-5432
Taxes
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Parcel Number:001-601-64
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Tax Assessed Value:2164260
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:4
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Bedroom Main:1
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Bedroom Upper:3
Baths
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Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
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Full Baths Main:1
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Half Baths Main:1
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Full Baths Upper:2
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Central, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
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Cooling:Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control, Multi Units, Zoned
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:City
Appliances
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Appliances:Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
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Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Schools
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Elementary School:Cornelius
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Middle School:Bailey
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High School:William Amos Hough
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Island Forest
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Community Features:Lake Access
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Association Name:Island Forest HOA
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Association Fee:$65
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Association Fee Paid:Annually
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HOA Subject To:Required
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Water Body Name:Lake Norman
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Senior Community:false
Parking
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Parking Features:Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, Keypad Entry
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Garage:true
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Garage Spaces:3
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Main Level Garage:Yes
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SqFt Garage:1045
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Carport:false
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Open Parking:false
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$4,395,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$23,533
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $1,208 |
HOA fees | $5 |
Utilities | $251 See report |
Total | $24,997/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/11/25
Apr 11, 2025
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Listed / Active | CMLS | $4,395,000 | 362.6% (28.3% / YR) |
6/21/12
Jun 21, 2012
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CMLS | $950,000 |