SOLD OCT 8, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$1,250,000

•

4,175

sq ft

21253 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

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Beautifully crafted custom home located in the heart of Cornelius. Renovated bathrooms and tons of updates make this home a must see! The attention to detail throughout the home will not disappoint. The updated kitchen (2021) features custom cabinetry with lighting, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range and sleek finishes ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Spacious dining room with tray ceiling and custom draperies. Unwind in the cozy living room with a gas log floor to ceiling fireplace, built ins, vaulted ceiling and tons of natural light! Oversized primary suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with abundant windows, an additional sitting area and renovated luxurious ensuite bath featuring custom dual vanities, a free standing soaking tub and separate tiled shower (2026). Who needs a spa day with this bathroom! An additional bedroom, full bath and office with coffered ceilings and French doors complete the main level. Upstairs features an oversized bonus room with built in bar, a full bath and an additional bedroom with ensuite bath. This space is perfect for recreation, guests or additional living areas. And if this home isn't impressive enough, the spacious in-law suite completely transforms how the home functions. With a full kitchen and private entrance your options are endless with this space! Step outside to enjoy the covered porch and extended paver patio with fire pit overlooking the fenced private backyard. There is plenty of room for outdoor dining, relaxing or play! New interior and exterior paint. Rockridge Shores offers community lake access including a boat ramp, day dock and paddlesport launch! Don't miss out on this gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$299Price/Sq.Ft.

$8/moHOA Dues

3 car garageParking

Listed by Tracey Henson • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle

Listed by Becky Radhuber • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle

Contact: thenson@paraclerealty.com

Bought with Megan Dacaret • Ivester Jackson Christie's

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4417192

Redfin Estimate

$1,213,524

$36K since sold in October 2026$211K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$729,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,374 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,000,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths4,168 sq ft
21425 Crown Lake Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,950,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,056 sq ft
19608 Olde Spring Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,825,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,589 sq ft
20609 Queensdale Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,800,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,156 sq ft
21209 Olde Quarry Ln, Cornelius, NC 28031
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$1,350,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,400 sq ft
21713 Junco Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031

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Market trends in 28031, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$597K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

21 MoM

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Est. $4,281 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 21253 Sandy Cove Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,664 (+1.6%)

$160,000 + $532,300

$692,300

2024

$4,592 (+1.6%)

$160,000 + $532,300

$692,300

2023

$4,518 (+19.8%)

$160,000 + $532,300

$692,300

2022

$3,773 (+1.2%)

$160,000 + $532,300

$692,300

2021

$3,729

$80,000 + $359,800

$439,800

2020

$3,729 (+0.2%)

$80,000 + $359,800

$439,800

2019

$3,723 (−4.6%)

$80,000 + $359,800

$439,800

2018

$3,901 (+0.8%)

$80,000 + $359,800

$439,800

2017

$3,871 (+1.6%)

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

2015

$3,810

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

2014

$3,808

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

2013

$3,808 (+2.3%)

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

2012

$3,724 (−3.2%)

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

2011

$3,847

$100,000 + $259,300

$359,300

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

3,034

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mecklenburg County

APN

00140216

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 2
# of Full Baths: Main: 3
# of Full Baths (Total): 5
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 12 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 13 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Room Level: Upper

Room 15 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 16 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 17 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 18 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Count: 18
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Garden Tub, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Door Features: French Doors

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, In-Ground Irrigation
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy, Wood

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp – Community
Water Body Name: Lake Norman

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: GR

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has HOA
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: Optional
Association Fee: $100
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 100.00

School Information
Elementary School: Cornelius
Middle Or Junior High School: Bailey
High School: William Amos Hough

Community Information
Community Features: Lake Access, Picnic Area

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,034
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 00140216

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 4175
Living Area: 4175
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,175
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1391
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2784
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Builder Name: Passarelli Custom Homes
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

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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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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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Cornelius, NC • 28031

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cornelius. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

6.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Home values near 21253 Sandy Cove Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21300 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1897 Sq. Ft.	$497,533
21254 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2416 Sq. Ft.	$832,804

Address	Redfin Estimate
21219 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$444,519
21242 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1292 Sq. Ft.	$522,331

Address	Redfin Estimate
21308 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$505,539
21234 Sandy Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$545,038

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