A newly built private-island estate on Lake Norman has hit the market for nearly $19 million, a figure that would tower over most recent local sales if it sticks. The gated compound is loaded with resort-style amenities and room for a serious car lineup in an eight-car garage. Showings start Friday, and the buzz among brokers who track the Charlotte area’s top-tier market is already building.
What Comes With The Island
According to Homes.com, the 12,012-square-foot main house sits on a gated 3.04-acre island with roughly 1,250 feet of shoreline and includes six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a saltwater pool and spa, a covered lakeside pavilion and a separate guest apartment. The MLS entry also notes resort-style touches such as a private dock with multiple lifts, a custom pool house and extensive built-in systems ranging from generators to multiple HVAC units.
How It Stacks Up Locally
If the asking price holds, the listing would challenge recent local records, with prices in the Lake Norman market having topped out around $11 to $12 million in recent years. Cornelius Today reported that a Belle Isle Drive property closed at $11.5 million in 2024, and brokers point to several other lakefront deals in the low-to-mid $10 million range.
Agent Pitch And Price Reality Check
Listing agent Tom Bramhall has described the estate as special, saying it has "all the ingredients" to set a record, according to Axios. Axios also reports the sale will come fully furnished, includes a pontoon boat and two jet skis, and that features such as a hand-laid stone driveway cost roughly $750,000 - a reminder that headline prices can bundle plenty of extras beyond the house itself.
What To Watch Next
All showings are by appointment with the listing agent and proof of funds is required, per the MLS entry. Brokers say the next few weeks will show whether a buyer is willing to push Mecklenburg County prices substantially higher. For the full listing and contact details, see the MLS entry via Homes.com.
