
$15,900,000 $1,444/sqft
20221 Regatta Island Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
6 bd · 6 ba · 11,008 sqft · 3 ac · 2024 · DOM: 96 d
Pointe Regatta occupies a secluded peninsula off Cornelius Exit 28, and the neighborhood's identity is tied directly to Lake Norman.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Pointe Regatta, Cornelius
Pointe Regatta occupies a secluded peninsula off Cornelius Exit 28, and the neighborhood's identity is tied directly to Lake Norman. Waterfront frontage, broad cove and main-channel views, and boat-slip access define the setting, giving many homes a true on-the-water orientation rather than a distant water view.
The housing mix combines original late-1980s lake homes, a smaller custom-building wave from the 2010s through 2022, and a seven-unit waterfront condo and townhome enclave on Cutter Court. Detached homes carry the strongest premiums, with recent closed sales ranging from the high six figures into the $3.995 million range, while the upper tier is driven by peninsula positioning, long shoreline, open-water exposure, and larger custom floor plans. Many residences pair main-level primary suites with open kitchens, large islands, walk-in pantries, bonus or loft space, fireplaces, and generous storage. Outdoor living is a constant theme, from screened porches and lake-facing decks to paver patios, fire features, pools, spas, and sandy beach areas.
Pointe Regatta does not depend on a clubhouse-driven identity; the amenity is the lake itself. Assigned or deeded boat slips are a regular part of ownership here, and several homes sit a short walk from the community dock. On select addresses, the shoreline becomes part of the layout, with stone steps to the water, protected coves for paddleboarding or kayaking, and sunset-facing outdoor rooms designed to stay engaged with the view. Pointe Regatta Drive carries the strongest pricing, especially where big-water exposure and broader shoreline widen the outlook.
Architecture is varied rather than uniform. Late-1980s homes often bring soaring great rooms, expansive windows, established landscaping, and renovation upside, while newer custom homes lean toward vaulted ceilings, professional-grade kitchens, sculleries, mudrooms, and three-car garages. Cutter Court adds a distinct option inside the gates: a small collection of lakefront attached residences with main-level primaries, deep decks, and strong lock-and-leave convenience without leaving the neighborhood.
The setting feels tucked away, but Cornelius conveniences remain close. Pointe Regatta is closely tied to Exit 28, Cornelius shopping and dining, Birkdale, and Charlotte commuter routes, with current marketing placing Uptown Charlotte around 30 minutes away and Charlotte Douglas International Airport around 20 minutes away, depending on traffic and route. Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle, and William Amos Hough High are the common school assignments linked to the community.
Pointe Regatta is best understood as a gated Lake Norman enclave where the most sought-after addresses combine broad water views, a transferable slip, and outdoor spaces built to face the shoreline.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Cornelius
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Pointe Regatta median sale price is $2,047,500; Cornelius is up 10.3%.
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