Welcome to this slice of Key West on Lake Norman in Bahia Bay! This lake home is perfect for everyday living, or a second get-away-from-it-all home. An open kitchen and great room area create an inviting space for entertaining. Two bedrooms, a bonus/flex room, and two full bathrooms complete the home. Enjoy water views day or night from your covered deck or the dock. A very quick boat ride, paddle board, or kayak trip will bring you to a large open cove where you can go visit Hello Sailor, or view a sunset, or get to the main channel easily. Bahia Bay features a neighborhood lake access lot with a boat launch, dock, grill, picnic tables, & a swimming area. Enjoy Cornelius to the fullest from this central location: restaurants, shops, groceries, are all within minutes. Easy access to I-77 North & South makes it easy to get to other parts of the lake & Charlotte. Imagine waking up and spending your days on the lake, & coming home to your lakefront paradise!
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$860,000
21216 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
2beds
1,269sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.23 Acres Lot
$866,700 Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$2,215 Estimated rent
Home value
$866,700
$797,000 - $945,000
$2,215/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 27, 2025 at 12:54pm
Listing Provided by:
Chelsea Hill Chelsea@SoCharm.com,
Southern Charm Realty & Retreats INC
Bought with:
Chelsea Hill
Southern Charm Realty & Retreats INC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4180870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 204.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17' 5" X 11' 9"
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' 6" X 9' 6"
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11' 5" X 9' 6"
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 227.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17' 3" X 13' 2"
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 22.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8' 3" X 2' 9"
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 249.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21' 1" X 11' 10"
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,269
- Total interior livable area: 1,269 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,269
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
- Details: Long driveway, shared with neighboring property. Parking for 3-4 vehicles, depending on size.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach - Public, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Norman
Lot
- Size: 0.23 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00129740
- Zoning: GR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake Access
Location
- Region: Cornelius
- Subdivision: Bahia Bay
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $75 annually
- Association name: Bahia Bay HOA, Mary Ann Merkel
- Association phone: 980-674-9440
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $860,000$678/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Sold | $860,000-2.8%$678/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4180870 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Price change | $885,000-1.7%$697/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4180870 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $900,000+176.9%$709/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4180870 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2017 | Sold | $325,000$256/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $877,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $877,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $877,500 +80.7% |
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
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- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- Cornelius
- 28031
- 21216 Rio Oro Dr