Town of Cornelius on Lake Norman
Cornelius Was Just Ranked The 3rd Best Lake Beach Town in America
Cornelius, NC Real Estate on Lake Norman
Cornelius, NC Real Estate for Sale (North Carolina)With summer now in full swing, the personal-finance website WalletHub took a close look at 2019’s Best Beach Towns to Live in.
Out of the hundreds of popular beach towns in America, WalletHub found Charlotte’s suburb Town of Cornelius to be the 3rd best lake beach town in the country.
To determine the most livable beachside communities, the website compared 192 cities across 62 key metrics. The data set ranges from housing costs to share of for-sale waterfront homes to quality of beach water.
Their study divides beach towns into two categories, those by the ocean and those by lakes. 3 Carolina towns made it on at least one of the top 10 lists, including North Myrtle Beach, SC as the 7th best Ocean Beach Town, Davidson, NC as the 7th best Lake Beach Town, and Cornelius, NC as the 3rd best Lake Beach Town in America.
| Top 10 Best Ocean Beach Towns in America | Top 10 Best Lake Beach Towns in America | |||
| 1 | Naples, FL | 1 | Traverse City, MI | |
| 2 | Lahaina, HI | 2 | Folsom, CA | |
| 3 | Newport Beach, CA | 3 | Cornelius, NC | |
| 4 | Carlsbad, CA | 4 | Holland, MI | |
| 5 | Boca Raton, FL | 5 | Kirkland, WA | |
| 6 | Sarasota, FL | 6 | Mercer Island, WA | |
| 7 | North Myrtle Beach, SC | 7 | Davidson, NC | |
| 8 | Encinitas, CA | 8 | Redmond, WA | |
| 9 | Santa Monica, CA | 9 | Eden Prairie, MN | |
| 10 | Venice, FL | 10 | Bay Village, OH | |
Cornelius, North Carolina and Davidson Real Estate both scored exceptionally high in the ‘affordability’, ‘economy’, and ‘education and health rank’;
Best Beach Towns to Live in (Lake)
| Overall Rank (1 = Best) |
City | Total Score | AffordAbility | Weather | Safety | Economy | Educa. & Health | Quality of Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City, MI | 69.07 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
| 2 | Folsom, CA | 65.36 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Cornelius, NC | 64.55 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Holland, MI | 61.70 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 10 | 4 |
| 5 | Kirkland, WA | 61.31 | 18 | 30 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | Mercer Island, WA | 60.73 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| 7 | Davidson, NC | 60.51 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 26 |
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Cornelius Single Family Homes for Sale
Cornelius
20428 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Island Forest
5 BR, 3.1 BA, 5612 sqft
J. Lyn Signature | MLS # 4243921 | Active
19506 Mary Ardrey Circle, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Patricks Purchase
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 5027 sqft
Allen Tate Lake Norman | MLS # 4268997 | Active
17429 Staysail Court, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
7 BR, 7.1 BA, 10458 sqft
Yates Realty Inc | MLS # 4232849 | Active
17819 John Connor Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
5 BR, 3.1 BA, 3910 sqft
Yates Realty Inc | MLS # 4253314 | Active
19040 Mary Ardrey Circle, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Patricks Purchase
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 4742 sqft
RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4241634 | Active
20338 Christofle Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Catarina Bay
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3898 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4273700 | Active
17825 Spinnakers Reach Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
6 BR, 3.1 BA, 4200 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4259448 | Active
20732 Eastpoint Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Island Forest
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 3284 sqft
EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4281277 | Active
20509 Island Forest Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Island Forest
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3246 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4292296 | Active
18843 Flat Shoals Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 5019 sqft
Keller Williams | MLS # 4257437 | Active
19412 S Hill Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Smithville Heights
0 BR, 0.3 BA, 4279 sqft
NorthGroup Real | MLS # 4216907 | Active
19002 Meta Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 5050 sqft
Properties of the | MLS # 4278049 | Active
21319 Baltic Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Captains Point
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 3310 sqft
RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4272957 | Active
20105 Chapel Point Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Chapel Point
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 2304 sqft
Allen Tate Lake Norman | MLS # 4284650 | Active
21610 Rio Oro Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Bahia Bay
5 BR, 3.1 BA, 3799 sqft
Yates Realty Inc | MLS # 4258966 | Active
18823 Peninsula Cove Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 4222 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4255318 | Active
18337 Harbor Light Boulevard, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3061 sqft
Allen Tate Lake Norman | MLS # 4286956 | Active
21311 Baltic Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Captains Point
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3842 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4237707 | Active
19245 Stableford Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: The Peninsula
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3678 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4277297 | Active
17412 Pennington Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Subdivision: Robbins Park
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3188 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4297094 | Active
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 11, 2025, 12am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Cornelius Townhomes and Condos for Sale
Cornelius Condos
17811 Half Moon Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Half Moon Bay
2 BR, 2 BA, 1210 sqft
Horizon Realty | MLS # 4275895 | Active
8233 Houser Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: The Retreat At West Catawba
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2658 sqft
COMPASS | MLS # 4232775 | Active
Price: $599,000
7836 Village Harbor Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Villages at Harborside
3 BR, 2 BA, 1278 sqft
Call It Closed | MLS # 4243199 | Active
19307 Beaufain Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: St Philip Square
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1916 sqft
Trelora Realty INC | MLS # 4172528 | Active
19724 School Street, Cornelius, NC 28031
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1954 sqft
Better Homes and | MLS # 4235027 | Active
18709 Nautical Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Admirals Quarters
2 BR, 2 BA, 952 sqft
Wilson Realty | MLS # 4290511 | Active
18840 Nautical Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Admirals Quarters
3 BR, 2 BA, 1370 sqft
Keller Williams | MLS # 4293145 | Active
10416 Audubon Ridge Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Washam Potts Townhomes
4 BR, 3 BA, 2359 sqft
BSI Builder Services | MLS # 4298990 | Active
20015 N Cove Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: St Philip Square
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2049 sqft
Carolina Real Estate | MLS # 4243851 | Active
7845 Village Harbor Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Villages at Harborside
2 BR, 2 BA, 1102 sqft
COMPASS | MLS # 4268319 | Active
17919 Kings Point Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Kings Point
2 BR, 2 BA, 954 sqft
Helen Adams Realty | MLS # 4290706 | Active
11422 Potters Row, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Antiquity
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1722 sqft
EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4281011 | Active
18730 Nautical Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Admirals Quarters
2 BR, 2 BA, 995 sqft
EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4273927 | Active
18742 Nautical Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Admirals Quarters
2 BR, 2 BA, 986 sqft
Keller Williams South | MLS # 4294486 | Active
18742 Nautical Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Admirals Quarters
2 BR, 2 BA, 1001 sqft
Nestlewood Realty, LLC | MLS # 4209140 | Active
9053 Rosalyn Glen Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Edinburgh Square
2 BR, 2 BA, 1540 sqft
Coldwell Banker Realty | MLS # 4284846 | Active
9522 Cadman Court, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Oakhurst
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1476 sqft
ERA Live Moore | MLS # 4299392 | Active
9532 Cadman Court, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Oakhurst
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1583 sqft
Lantern Realty & | MLS # 4255121 | Active
17557 Tuscany Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Vineyard Point
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1122 sqft
NorthGroup Real | MLS # 4296978 | Active
17431 Tuscany Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031
Complex: Vineyard Point
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 1182 sqft
Blueview Realty LLC | MLS # 4272673 | Active
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of September 11, 2025, 12am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
