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21108 Brinkley St, Cornelius, NC, 28031

1beds
1baths
500sqft
$215,000
$430price/sqft
$1,471/moest. monthly cost
$58,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an affordable piece of the rapidly growing Downtown Cornelius area! Nestled in a quiet, walkable neighborhood just minutes from the heart of downtown, this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers 500 square feet of comfortable living with updated flooring throughout. Outside, you'll find a detached carport, a storage shed, and even a chicken coop complete with chickens—if you'd like to keep them! Prefer a different backyard setup? The coop and chickens can be removed prior to closing. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from I-77, shopping, dining, local parks, schools, and nearby Davidson and Birkland. Whether you're looking for your first home, an investment property, or a place to downsize, this property offers an incredible opportunity in one of Lake Norman's fastest-growing communities. Downtown Cornelius continues to evolve with exciting redevelopment, making this the perfect time to secure your place in this sought-after location. Schedule your showing today and discover all the possibilities this charming bungalow has to offer!

Getting Around

62
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
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TransitVery Limited Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Cornelius ElementaryGrades K-50.3 mi
10/10
Bailey Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.9 mi
7/10
William Amos Hough HighGrades 9-122.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1993

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Construction materials: Vinyl

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Oven,Electric Range
  • Laundry features: In Bathroom

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 500

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 500
  • Total interior livable area: 500 sqft

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 00317315
  • Zoning: NR
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Livestock Run In

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.16 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached Carport,Driveway
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

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How This Home’s Risks Compare

FEMA Declared Disasters in Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,087$13,044
Home Insurance *$65$780
Property Taxes $119$1,428
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$1,471$17,652
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,434/yr
40% on housing$44,130/yr
45% on housing$39,226/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.8%
12.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$430This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28031$379
Mecklenburg County$237

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28031$308
Mecklenburg County$238

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

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Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-06Pending sale$215,000
2026-07-30Listed for sale$215,000
2023-12-18Sold$190,200
2023-11-21Pending sale$189,900
2023-11-14Listed for sale$189,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentMary Lovekamp
BrokerageRE/MAX Executive

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