Cornelius, North Carolina is a small town packed with charm and a sense of community, conveniently located less than 30 miles north of Charlotte, a major city with all the frills and luxuries that you could possibly need. Cornelius is in Mecklenburg County and is known as a lake community, with beautiful Lake Norman providing plenty of opportunities for stunning scenery and fantastic recreation in a delightful resort setting. Here you'll find some of the most alluring North Carolina real estate available.

Almost 12,000 people call Cornelius home, and in this small town, the residents pride themselves on the strong sense of the community, and locals work hard to maintain this small-town feel. Despite it's size, Cornelius is an affluent town, with a median family income in town of about $90,000 annually. Like much of the Carolinas, the majority of the town's residents are between the ages of 22 and 44.

Arguably, the finest Cornelius real estate is located in an area called the Peninsula, an 11 mile stretch of Lake Norman shoreline which is home to only 700 people. Though the residential area was recently built in the 1990s, it was built with a timeless tradition and a sensibility that ensures that it will be a desirable location for many years to come. The Peninsula features its own sailing fleet, as well as many community social opportunities including book clubs and dinner clubs. Beautiful homes in a community with the timeless values of yesteryear - that's exactly what The Peninsula offers.

Part of the Peninsula includes the Peninsula Club, a spectacular private golf course and tennis facility set on Lake Norman. A 35,000 square foot clubhouse serves every imagined need of members, and provides opportunities for fantastic meals and abundant social opportunities. Even if an exclusive golf club isn't your preference, you can find many opportunities to play on stunning courses in the Cornelius area.

A valued part of the Cornelius community is Davidson College, one of the top four-year liberal arts colleges in the country. Approximately 1,700 students attend the school and provide the Cornelius community with athletic teams to support, athletic facilities to enjoy and concerts and speakers that enrich and educate as they entertain. A recent highlight, for example, was a performance on campus by the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Company.

Cornelius real estate comes in all shapes and sizes, from luxurious lakefront properties to single family homes, from homes with sprawling lots, to condos and townhomes for people who value security and ease of maintenance, here you'll find something for everyone. Homes for sale range from affordable starter homes up to magnificent properties currently listed for several million dollars, complete with pools and every luxury you can imagine.

If you ever require a break from the small town charm of Cornelius, the culture and excitement of Charlotte is less than half an hour away. From sports to culture and dining to shopping, Charlotte has everything you need. The Charlotte Panthers are one of the best teams in the NFL, the Charlotte Bobcats are a young and developing team in the NBA, and Charlotte is the home of NASCAR. The Mint Museum of Art features an impressive collection and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center offers opera, symphony, theater and musicals.

If you would like more information about homes for sale in Cornelius, contact the expert Realtors of the Re/Max Premier Team at (704) 714-6670. Discover all that Cornelius real estate has to offer you and your family today.

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