Excellent opportunity ON Lake Norman! This lakeside cottage has a prime location, just off of Exit 28! Entertain friends and family in the spacious living room, featuring a two story fire place and vaulted ceilings. Gorgeous kitchen with glass tile backsplash, gas stove and views of the lake. Primary bedroom is located on the main floor, with direct access to your deck for morning coffee. Don't miss the finished sunroom, overlooking your own private dock! With a firepit, plenty of grass to run, and fully fenced in, this backyard has Summer written all over it. Community has a boat ramp, picnic area and brand new dock. Schedule your tour today!
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$980,000
21208 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
3beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.22 Acres Lot
$993,000 Zestimate®
$562/sqft
$2,783 Estimated rent
Home value
$993,000
$923,000 - $1.06M
$2,783/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 11:17am
Listing Provided by:
Brett Winter brettwinter@kw.com,
Keller Williams South Park
Bought with:
Chad Markel
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4298052
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' 3" X 15' 2"
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,744
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.22 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00129742
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake Access, Picnic Area
Location
- Region: Cornelius
- Subdivision: Bahia Bay
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $75 annually
- Association name: Bahia Bay HOA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $980,000-10.9%$562/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4298052 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$631/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4298052 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+21.2%$631/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4298052 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $907,500-0.8%$520/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4059876 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2023 | Pending sale | $915,000$525/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4059876 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,087 +1.5% | $906,100 |
| 2024 | $5,995 | $906,100 |
| 2023 | -- | $906,100 +72.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28031
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cornelius ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Bailey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10William Amos Hough HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cornelius
- Middle: Bailey
- High: William Amos Hough
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$993,000
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- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- Cornelius
- 28031
- 21208 Rio Oro Dr