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$3,799,000

20020 Schooner Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
Listed by Tom Bramhall · Ivester Jackson Christie's
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6.5
Living area
4,922 sqft
Year built
2023

About this home

An exceptional private estate in the heart of Cornelius, this home offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and versatility on more than two acres of fully gated grounds. With the main house being built in 2023, this extraordinary compound features a 4,923-square-foot main residence, a separate 1,427-square-foot guest house with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, and a private heated saltwater pool with an infinity-edge spa.  Beautifully updated guest house to complement the main residence, features hardwood floors throughout and timeless luxury finishes, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests, a private retreat, or additional living accommodations. The main residence showcases refined craftsmanship throughout, including white oak hardwoods, boxed white oak beams, a striking stained mahogany entry, expansive 12-foot multi-slide doors, and a sophisticated custom aluminum glass-enclosed office. The chef’s kitchen features custom solid-wood cabinetry and a premium Thermador appliance package with a 48-inch gas range and dual 30" refrigerator/freezer combo. Thoughtful amenities include motorized shades in the primary bedroom & primary bath, two laundry rooms, whole-home technology prewiring, surround sound in the living room, kitchen & patio, two HVAC systems, a tankless gas water heater, and a direct-vent gas fireplace.  Outside, beautifully landscaped grounds and exceptional privacy create a true estate-like setting, while the location places you minutes from Lake Norman, premier dining, shopping, and Charlotte. A truly distinctive offering where architectural elegance, modern luxury, and unparalleled versatility come together.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4424974
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Rockridge Shores
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6.5
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Cornelius Elementary
1.23 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
554
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Middle
Bailey Middle
3 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,370
Student:teacher ratio
17.3:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
High
Cato Middle College High School
17.77 mi away · Grades 11-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
166
Student:teacher ratio
41.5:1
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Cornelius's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

42
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
9.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
33 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks3
Schools3
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cornelius, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 88 fewer days than Cornelius's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 272 active listings in Cornelius right now is $432,000.

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$759,800 down
$3,039,200 loan
Principal & interest$19,712
Property tax (est.)$3,166
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 6 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.