Welcome to this charming ranch cottage walkable to your Lake Norman community boat ramp! The front of the home is wrapped in a quaint North Carolina style screened in porch with almost 350 ft sq ft where you can entertain and relax with guests. Step inside to an open, airy floor plan highlighted by vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and new wood LVP flooring flowing throughout. The large living room area is ideal for gatherings and time with guests and full of natural light. The newly remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, new appliances, new cabinets with storage and plenty of counter space. The primary suite is a comfortable retreat, complete with a freshly remodeled bathroom with dual system shower heads and bench for comfort. Two additional bedrooms and a second large full bath round out the ranch level layout—ideal for easy living or entertaining. Step outside to a large, fenced in and level backyard. At almost 1/2 an acre this space provides privacy and plenty of space. Included is a handy storage shed and the generous driveway provides plenty of parking. Enjoy community lake access just steps away—including a boat ramp, day dock, and paddlesport launch—making it simple to spend your weekends on Lake Norman. Conveniently located in Cornelius, this gem blends convenience and lake living seamlessly.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Juliet Thomas• Ivester Jackson Christie's
Listed by Lisa Muesing• Ivester Jackson Christie's
Contact: juliet@ivesterjackson.com
Bought with Douglas Christen• Nestlewood Realty, LLC
Bought with Lisa Muesing• Ivester Jackson Christie's
Lake living without the big price tag! Ideal Cornelius location, just steps from the community lake lot with boat ramp and day dock. Almost 1/2 acre lot with nice level fenced back yard, storage shed, plenty of parking, and over 350 sq. ft. of screened-in porch for after-lake-fun with friends and family. Three bedrooms and two full baths on one level, spacious primary bedroom suite including a deep jetted tub with tile surround, frameless shower doors, and updated cabinetry. Vaulted ceilings for an open and airy living area, wood flooring throughout the kitchen and living area, stone countertops and stainless steel appliances (washer, dryer, and kitchen fridge remain), crown moldings and neutral paint. Sealed crawl space, tankless on-demand water heater. Voluntary HOA. Launch your boat, jet skis, or paddle boards at the community lake lot just a few doors down the street. Still time to move in and enjoy summer on the lake! Sought after schools in the Hough High School district.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3768161
Sep 3, 2021
Sold
$440,500
$243/sq ft
Aug 24, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 10, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 6, 2021
Listed
$429,000
$236/sq ft
Jul 29, 2021
Coming Soon
$429,000
$236/sq ft
+27
Lake front community hard to find Ranch style home, freshly painted inside and out! New stainless Dishwasher, just renovated secondary bath, new door hardware, granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, double ovens. Vaulted ceiling in Great room with attractive beam, fenced large back yard .46 acres lot! Tremendous screened porch to enjoy entertaining and relaxing and can be open to Great room via french glass doors. Primary bedroom bath has edgeless glass door and jacuzzi tub/shower combo, furniture vanity and updated lighting in second bath, hardwoods throughout the home. Nice large storage shed to keep the yard items in or to use as storage, sealed crawl space, on demand hot water heater. Put your jet skis or boat right in on your community launch and you can store them at your home. Lots of parking in driveway! Fence is privacy style with stone posts to match mailbox holder! 21 seer HVAC and sealed crawl space too! on demand HW heater. MOVE IN READY
Public Records
Feb 11, 2008
Sold
$216,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 2005
Sold
$183,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 2000
Sold
$157,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1994
Sold
$87,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1984
Sold
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,335 (+3.3%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2023
$3,228 (+54.2%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2022
$2,094 (+1.2%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2021
$2,070
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2020
$2,070 (+0.3%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2019
$2,064 (+1.3%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2018
$2,036 (+0.9%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2017
$2,019 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2015
$1,983 (+0.1%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2014
$1,981
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2013
$1,982 (+2.3%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2012
$1,938 (−4.9%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2011
$2,038
$60,000 + $129,700
$189,700
Tax history for 21326 Sandy Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,335 (+3.3%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2023
$3,228 (+54.2%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2022
$2,094 (+1.2%)
$160,000 + $332,700
$492,700
2021
$2,070
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2020
$2,070 (+0.3%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2019
$2,064 (+1.3%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2018
$2,036 (+0.9%)
$80,000 + $162,000
$242,000
2017
$2,019 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2015
$1,983 (+0.1%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2014
$1,981
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2013
$1,982 (+2.3%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2012
$1,938 (−4.9%)
$60,000 + $126,300
$186,300
2011
$2,038
$60,000 + $129,700
$189,700
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,792
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mecklenburg County
APN
00140313
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Other Parking: The driveway is spacious and provides plenty of parking for multiple vehicles.
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
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
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp – Community, Dock, Paddlesport Launch Site, Paddlesport Launch Site - Community, Pier - Community, Other - See Remarks
Water Body Name: Lake Norman
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning: GR
Zoning Specification: GR
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private
Lot Size Area: 0.467
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: Optional
Association Fee: $50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 50.00
School Information
Elementary School: Cornelius
Middle Or Junior High School: Bailey
High School: William Amos Hough
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Mecklenburg County
APN: 00140313
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1816
Living Area: 1816
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,816
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1816
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
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 • 3.5mi
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, 16 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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Estimated sale price
$595,000 – $720,000
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