This Lovely Home is Located in The Much Desired Lake Community of Rockridge Shores in Cornelius! MINUTES to Restaurants, Shopping, and Countless Recreational Activities that Beautiful Lake Norman has to Offer! Community Boat Launch! Seller Offering ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY! Home Features Updated Hardwood Floors, Updated Master Bathroom; New Roof 2013; New HVAC 2014; Spacious Kitchen with Granite Counter tops, Charming one of a Kind Features, Full Finished Basement with Full Bathroom Offers Great Extra Space, 2 Car Garage, 2 Large Decks Perfect for Entertaining, a Large Backyard with Outbuilding, Large Living Room with Tons of Windows for Amazing Natural Light, and Charming Built Ins! Front and Back Deck Newly Power Washed and Stained! You Will Not Want to Miss the Opportunity to View this One of a Kind Beautiful Home in one of the Best Locations in the Area!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Rachelle Gilman• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
Wonderful home with updated kitchen all new appliances, New carpet and paint in basement, updated HVAC, huge rear deck, lots of storage. Great location, close to the lake, shopping, but quiet neighborhood. Large living room with large deck . Priced to sell very quickly
Public Records
Apr 23, 2002
Sold
$138,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1995
Sold
$127,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$81,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,920 (+1.6%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2024
$2,874 (+1.7%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2023
$2,826 (+26.9%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2022
$2,227 (+1.2%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2021
$2,201
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2020
$2,201 (+0.3%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2019
$2,195 (+6.7%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2018
$2,057 (+0.9%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2017
$2,039 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2015
$2,003
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2014
$2,001
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2013
$2,002 (+2.3%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2012
$1,958 (−3.2%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2011
$2,022
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
Tax history for 21226 Sandy Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,920 (+1.6%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2024
$2,874 (+1.7%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2023
$2,826 (+26.9%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2022
$2,227 (+1.2%)
$160,000 + $270,400
$430,400
2021
$2,201
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2020
$2,201 (+0.3%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2019
$2,195 (+6.7%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2018
$2,057 (+0.9%)
$80,000 + $177,700
$257,700
2017
$2,039 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2015
$2,003
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2014
$2,001
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2013
$2,002 (+2.3%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2012
$1,958 (−3.2%)
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
2011
$2,022
$60,000 + $128,200
$188,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,439
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
00140304
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
GR
General Residential District
The General Residential District is coded to permit the development of lower density single-family housing. Such development has traditionally been found along the lakefront and in conventional subdivisions. For developments located within a Watershed Overlay District see Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 for additional requirements. The High Impervious Cover Option in the Lake Norman Overlay District as detailed in Section 5.2.1 (B) (3) cannot be utilized in this District.
Directions: VIA 77 N Take Exit 28; Keep left to take the ramp toward Lake Norman; Turn left onto W Catawba Ave; Turn right onto Torrence Chapel Rd; Turn left onto Schooner Dr; Take the 1st left onto Sandy Cove Rd; 21226 SANDY COVE RD is on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Street Lights, Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,439
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 00140304
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2423
Below Grade Finished Area: 910
Sq. Ft. Upper: 603
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 910
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 528
Building Area Total: 2423
Foundation Details: Basement
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
Around this home
Schools
Cornelius Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Bailey Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
William Amos Hough High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cornelius, NC • 28031
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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