17532 Sail View Drive, Cornelius, NC

About the home

Stunning Lake-View Home with Resort-Style Outdoor Living. Experience Lake Norman living at its finest in this impressive 5,718-square-foot, 5-bedroom home, where generous living spaces meet an incredible outdoor setting. Beautifully positioned to capture picturesque lake views, this home offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, and relaxed waterfront living. The showstopping backyard feels like your own private resort, featuring a spectacular custom pool, expansive stone patio, multiple areas for lounging and entertaining, lush landscaping, and a pergola-covered dining area. Beyond the pool, the lawn opens toward the lake, creating a gorgeous backdrop for everything from quiet mornings to summer gatherings. Inside, more than 5,700 square feet provides plenty of room to spread out, entertain, and host overnight guests, with five spacious bedrooms and an exceptional layout. The home’s elegant architecture, mature landscaping, circular-style paver drive, and beautifully maintained exterior create impressive curb appeal from the moment you arrive. This is more than a home—it’s the Lake Norman lifestyle, with resort-worthy outdoor living and water views right in your own backyard. Showings to begin 10/14. Professional pictures being taken 10/14.

Price in context

• Asking $576 per square foot.
• That is in line with the $593 median across 44 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 17th highest asking price of 44 active $1.5M+ homes in Cornelius.
• 10th largest by living area of the 44 with a recorded size.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 15 days on the market, listed 2026-10-07.
• County tax assessment $1,320,700; the asking price is 2.49× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $716 (semi-annually).

Location

Neighborhood: The Peninsula, Mecklenburg County, ZIP 28031.

Straight-line distances

• Uptown Charlotte: 16.9 mi
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: 17.2 mi
• Wilson Air Center (private aviation, CLT): 17.6 mi
• Charlotte Country Club: 18.6 mi
• SouthPark Mall: 22.0 mi
• Quail Hollow Club: 24.9 mi

Assigned schools

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

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Levels

Two

Construction

Hard Stucco

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

4 full

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Walk In, Breakfast Bar, Drop Zone, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Wall Oven

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Garage

3 spaces

Parking

Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Exterior

Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Gas Grill, In-Ground Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Porte-cochere, Rooftop Terrace

Pool

Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo

Waterfront

Boat Slip (Deed) (Off Site)

View

Water

Lot

Private, Views

Community

Golf, Lake Access, Picnic Area, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights

County

Mecklenburg

Comparable homes on the market

• 19125 Peninsula Point Drive, Cornelius — $14,500,000, 6 bd, 12,002 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 18426 Peninsula Cove Lane, Cornelius — $2,999,000, 4 bd, 5,127 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 18300 Scotscraig Lane, Cornelius — $2,775,000, 5 bd, 5,300 sq ft, also in The Peninsula
• 17235 Connor Quay Court, Cornelius — $9,995,000, 6 bd, 14,587 sq ft, 0.3 mi away
• 18416 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius — $2,160,000, 4 bd, 4,264 sq ft, 0.4 mi away
• 17626 Spinnakers Reach Drive, Cornelius — $1,675,000, 6 bd, 3,610 sq ft, 0.8 mi away

See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.