20221 Regatta Island Dr, Cornelius, NC

About this home

Step through the front door and you immediately feel it-total privacy, panoramic water views, and a level of craftsmanship rarely seen on Lake Norman. Set on its own gated 3.04-acre island with approximately 1,250 feet of shoreline, Regatta Island offers a rare combination of scale, exclusivity, and turnkey luxury. Finished with wide-plank white oak flooring and a premium appliance package featuring Wolf appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, the home blends refined design with top-tier performance. The double-island chef's kitchen anchors the main living space, flowing seamlessly into expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Slide open the doors and transition instantly into resort-style living, where a saltwater pool and spa overlook the water, complemented by fire features and a covered lakeside pavilion designed for year-round enjoyment. A custom pool house and an exceptional private dock by Lyfe Marine - complete with covered boat storage, multiple lifts, and jet ski platforms-create a true waterfront retreat. Whether enjoying the lake from your private shoreline or heading out for the evening, the property offers both seclusion and convenience-choose your vehicle from the 8-car garage or step onto your boat within seconds. Completed in July 2024 by King Farm Building Group, this fully furnished estate was designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living and elevated entertaining. Additional features include two Generac generators, two laundry rooms with Electrolux washers and dryers, a Savaria Eclipse elevator, six Daikin HVAC systems, three Navien tankless water heaters, and dual pump-out systems to the road. Architectural details include Windsor Pinnacle aluminum-clad windows, Charleston blend slate roofing, a custom Clark Hall iron entry door with rain-tempered glass, North Carolina quarried stone, multiple Isokern fireplace systems, and custom copper chimney shrouds. The motor court is finished with Belgard Lafitt Grana slab pavers and Belgian block accents. A truly rare opportunity to own a fully realized private island compound where every detail has been designed for an exceptional waterfront lifestyle. All showings by appointment with listing agent. Proof of funds required.

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Property details

Price

$15,900,000

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

9

Interior

12,471 sqft

Price / sqft

$1275

Year built

2024

Lot size

3.04 acres

Type

Single Family

Days on market

56

Est. property tax

$130,380/yr · $10,865/mo · 0.82% NC avg

HOA

$189/mo

Last sold

$4,350,000 · Apr 2021

Estimated monthly payment

Price history

▼ 11.2%Most recent change on 2026-05-18: $17,900,000 → $15,900,000.

1. May 18, 2026$15,900,000Price change
2. Apr 27, 2026$17,900,000Price change
3. Apr 3, 2026$18,999,000Initial list price
4. Apr 15, 2021$4,350,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Cornelius, NC, in the Charlotte area. Browse more Cornelius listings on the Cornelius market page or explore the full Cornelius market report.

About Cornelius: Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a major suburb of Charlotte and part of its metropolitan area. The population was 31,412 at the 2020 census, up from 24,866 in 2010. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 62°F with 228 dry days per year and 38.1 inches of annual rainfall.

Neighborhood (zip 28031)

This neighborhood is predominantly owner-occupied (72%). Median age is 44.9; 39% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $111,823.

Median income

$111,823

Median age

44.9

Owner-occupied

72.0%

Bachelor's degree

39.3%

Census median home value

$447,400

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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