21036 Catawba Avenue
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MLS# CAR4411441 · 1 days on market

21036 Catawba Avenue

Cornelius, NC 28031

$899K$481/sqft
Beds3
Baths3
Sq Ft1,868
Lot0.365 ac
$/SqFt$481
DOM1

Architectural Narrative

Prime Catawba Avenue Location! Charming circa 1930 mill house, completely remodeled in 2018, offering +/- 0.36 acres, 1,868 SF, and Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMX) zoning. Ideally located on Catawba Avenue with excellent visibility and exceptional access to downtown Cornelius, Cain Arts, Cornelius Elementary, shopping, dining and more. The recently approved 2050 Cornelius Downtown Master Plan adds even more excitement, with a sweeping vision for the future of downtown—including expanded walkability, gathering spaces, connectivity, amenities and continued investment in Downtown. The NMX zoning and prominent Catawba Avenue location offer intriguing flexibility for the future, including short-term rentals (Transient Occupancy), while the beautifully updated home is ready to be enjoyed today. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving period character, the home features original heart-of-pine hardwoods, 10' ceilings, period-appropriate windows and doors, and a rocking-chair front porch. Updated kitchen with quartz, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, pot filler and large pantry. Spacious primary suite with dual closets and ensuite bath with Roman shower. Additional bedrooms feature walk-in closets and Jack & Jill bath. Detached 20' x 20' cottage office/storage building—ideal for working from home, hobbies or extra storage (The rear yard also offers the potential for an approximately 1,100 SF ADU; construction would require removal of the existing cottage office). Attic is ready for future expansion with 2x10 floor joists and 3/4" Advantech T&G subfloor. Sealed crawlspace with Aprilaire Dehumidifier, rear raised planting beds, fruiting trees/shrubs, brick-paver walkway with reclaimed bricks, pantry barn door crafted from reclaimed hardwood flooring, and large rear yard with Edison-style string lighting and fire pit. A rare combination of character, condition, and location—all in the Heart of Cornelius.

At a Glance

Bedrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse
Year Built1930
LevelsOne

Community & Resources

County
Mecklenburg
NC · 28031
High School
William Amos Hough
Assigned district
Middle School
Bailey
Assigned district
Elementary
Cornelius
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$463K
County record
$/SqFt
$481
Listed price basis

Property Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Stories / Levels
One
Living Area (SqFt)
1,868
Above Grade SqFt
1,868
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Lot Size
0.365 acres
Zoning
NMX
Parcel #
005-201-06
Tax Assessed Value
$463K

Interior Features

Open FloorplanPantryWalk-In Pantry

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalExhaust HoodGas CooktopGas Water HeaterMicrowavePlumbed For Ice MakerSelf Cleaning Oven

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Laundry
Laundry Room, Main Level
Water Source
City
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas, Underground Utilities

Exterior & Parking

Architectural Style
Farmhouse, Transitional
Construction
Fiber Cement
Foundation
Crawl Space
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Parking
Driveway, Parking Lot
Patio / Porch
Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Windows
Insulated Window(s)
Exterior Features
Fire Pit

Lot Features

ClearedOrchard(s)

Gallery

Listing courtesy of Lake Norman Realty, Inc. · Debbie Monroe · Listed 08/07/2026

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21036 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC · $899K