$1,279,900

21200 Rio Oro Dr Cornelius, NC 28031

Estimated payment $7,147/month

Total Views 1,396
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,022 Sq Ft
$633 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Pier
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bailey Middle School Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • Deck

About This Home

Welcome to your peaceful waterfront retreat with a minimal HOA, tucked away in a quiet cove in the heart of Cornelius and just minutes from the Cain Center for the Arts, shopping, dining, breweries, and parks. A rare and valuable feature, the private pier and dock can accommodate two boats, offering easy access to Lake Norman’s main channel and elevating this property into a true lakefront escape. Stepping inside there is a bright & airy, open plan with nice flow! The upgraded kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island with storage, abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator included), double ovens, a five-burner gas cooktop, tile backsplash, and upgraded lighting—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The light-filled great room offers comfortable living with a ceiling fan/light and seamless access to the deck, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow with peaceful lake views. The primary suite provides a private retreat with recessed lighting, ceiling fan, private deck access, walk-in closet, and private bath featuring a dual vanity, tiled shower, and soaking garden tub. This home offers a tremendous amount of storage (including a storage shed). An expansive covered deck with a covered portion & step down to a large paver patio with fire pit, invites relaxation at any time of day, while the private dock provides open views toward the main channel, ideal for enjoying the lake lifestyle.

Listing Agent

Matt Sarver

Keller Williams Lake Norman Brokerage Email: Matt@TheSarverGroup.com License #234447 Listed on: 12/12/2025

Keller Williams Lake Norman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned GR

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,022 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Storage
  • Tile Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Schools

  • Cornelius Elementary School
  • Bailey Middle School
  • William Amos Hough High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • Bahia Bay Association
  • Bahia Bay Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-297-43

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 632.99
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: Matt@TheSarverGroup.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2022
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2022
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Living Area: 2022
  • Bedroom Main: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, In-Ground Irrigation
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water, Year Round
  • Water Body Name: Lake Norman
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp – Community, Boat Slip – Community, Pier, Dock
  • Exclusions: Generator & all outdoor outwork
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Other - See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 75
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Bahia Bay
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 75.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Bailey
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Wooded, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 001-297-43
  • Zoning: GR
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: GR

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cornelius
  • High School: William Amos Hough

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $1,000,000 $675,000 $325,000
2024 -- $1,000,000 $675,000 $325,000
2023 $4,902 $1,000,000 $675,000 $325,000
2022 $5,000 $584,300 $337,500 $246,800
2021 $4,941 $584,300 $337,500 $246,800
2020 $4,934 $543,400 $337,500 $205,900
2019 $4,592 $543,400 $337,500 $205,900
2018 $4,222 $389,000 $280,000 $109,000
2017 $4,189 $389,000 $280,000 $109,000
2016 $3,965 $368,400 $280,000 $88,400
2015 -- $368,400 $280,000 $88,400
2014 $3,904 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/12/2025 12/12/25 For Sale $1,279,900 +41.4% $633 / Sq Ft
04/27/2023 04/27/23 Sold $905,212 -2.7% $443 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/31/2023 03/31/23 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2023 03/01/23 For Sale $930,212 +68.5% $455 / Sq Ft
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Sold $552,000 -8.0% $367 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2017 04/24/17 For Sale $599,900 -- $399 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $906,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $552,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $365,000 Investors Title
Warranty Deed $365,000 None Available
Deed $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $424,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Matt Sarver

Keller Williams Lake Norman

(980) 391-6691

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4326839

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 001-297-43