21520 Rio Oro Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Listed by: christy walker
Office: keller williams lake norman
MLS#:4318718
Source:CH
21520 Rio Oro Drive,Cornelius, NC 28031
$3,499,500
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,928 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$3,499,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$890.91
- Monthly HOA dues:$6.25
About this home
Experience lakeside luxury at its finest in this architecturally crafted Custom Home, featuring pristine shoreline and panoramic open-water views. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and style, this residence offers a seamless blend of modern sophistication and natural beauty. An open floor plan with 10-foot ceilings and engineered white oak floors throughout creates a bright, airy flow, perfectly complemented by oversized windows and stacked sliding doors that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.
The Gourmet Kitchen is a chef’s dream, showcasing Hi-end Monogram appliances, Walk-In Scullery/Pantry w/ additional dishwasher & sink, an oversized island with panel-ready finishes, undermount lighting, and custom cabinetry that continues throughout the home for a cohesive, elegant aesthetic.
The Primary suite, located on the main level, impresses with a vaulted ceiling, dual-zone climate control, and open water views. The Primary ensuite bath features separate oversized vanities with quartz countertops and premium fixtures, oversized walk in shower w/ dual shower heads and frameless glass, with a connection straight to the walk in closet and laundry.
Waterfront views from the Great Room create a seamless transition to the outdoor living area. The open-concept Great Room is centered around a custom built fireplace w/ designer cast stone surround, Built-in media wall with integrated sound system, and expansive stacked sliding glass doors opening to the covered patio.
Each Bedroom is a private retreat, featuring a walk-in closet and ensuite custom bathrooms, and an oversized loft/bonus for ultimate comfort and convenience upstairs.
Interior living space offers Custom Lighting, Sonos whole-home audio and Eero Network system for seamless connectivity, oversized stacked sliders and windows framing a stunning water view, and custom Cabinetry and detailed Millwork throughout.
Covered outdoor living space includes Isokern ventless fireplace, In-ceiling heaters, Integrated AV system, Outdoor Kitchen featuring Bull appliances and Quartzite countertops
Additional home highlights include a whole-home AV package, offering seamless smart home integration and immersive entertainment throughout, High-Efficiency HVAC and Insulation package, Premium window and door systems for energy performance & sound reduction, Designer hardware and finishes throughout every space, and a large dropzone adjacent to the garage entrance.
From its thoughtful craftsmanship to its breathtaking views, this home redefines waterfront living — blending timeless design, modern innovation, and effortless luxury in every detail.
Lot is impervious exempt and a pool can be put in by buyers (Potential Pool Plan is in mls attachments) and the pool plan is in place with gas and electrical utilities pre-installed in the home already.
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Home facts
- Year built:2025
- Listing ID #:4318718
- Updated:November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:3,928 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Heat Pump
- Heating:Heat Pump
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:2025
- Building area:3,928 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.23 Acres
Schools
- High school:William Amos Hough
- Elementary school:Cornelius
Utilities
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,499,500
- Price per sq. ft.:$890.91
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