Keith Caulk

Global Broker Advisor
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Cornelius, NC Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Cornelius is a great place to live for anyone who wants a small-town feel with all the amenities of a big city. The town is growing rapidly and has a lot to offer its residents. With beautiful waterfront views along Lake Norman and proximity to the breathtaking outdoors of Mecklenburg County and excellent golf courses, Cornelius will please everyone.

The town was first established in 1905 and began as a mill and farm community. Originally incorporated as 'Liverpool', the town's name was later changed to Cornelius to recognize the significant role Joseph Benjamin Cornelius, a cotton mill magnate, played in the growth of the area. Its proximity to Charlotte and Lake Norman makes it a popular commuter suburb. Inside the town, residents have ten public parks, a wide range of housing choices, abundant commercial and business sectors, and a championship golf course in The Peninsula Club designed by Rees Jones.

Cornelius is a charming town that is growing rapidly and projected to continue doing so in the future. According to the 2020 Census, Cornelius had a population of 31,412 people. The town's population added over 7,000 new residents in the past decade alone. With new residents comes new development-making Cornelius is a good place to look for anyone interested in purchasing a home in a brand-new subdivision or buying new construction.

With five peninsulas within the city limits, Cornelius has the longest amount of shoreline of all the lakeside towns-it boasts about 70 miles of lakeside property. If you're looking for a property with beautiful waterfront views or the full boating lifestyle on the water, explore real estate opportunities in Cornelius and enjoy all the marinas, unique attractions, waterfront restaurants, lakeside parks and shops that the city has to offer.

We invite you to explore the local real estate market in Cornelius. There are currently 274 residential listings on the market in Cornelius with an average list price of homes for sale of $958K. Last month's average sold price was $924K. Premier Sotheby's International Realty has expert agents who know the real estate market in Cornelius and are the professionals you need to help buy or sell your next property.

Cornelius, NC has a population of 29,684 with an average household income of $140,536. When it comes to real estate occupancy specifics, approximately 8,734 residents own their home and 4,410 rent their home. As for the weather, the average summer high temperature is 89.19F and the yearly rainfall average is inches.

Cornelius Area Overview

 

Market Report for Cornelius

Residential

44 (-2.22% )

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Residential

$958K (-11.42% )

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Residential

$924K (-10.59% )

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Cornelius Demographics

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