8626 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC 28031
OFF MARKET

8626 Forest Shadow Cir
Cornelius, NC 28031

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,284 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$608,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,474/mo*
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$608,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 15, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,474/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,284 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Check out the PRIME location of this great home in 'tucked away' Stratford Forest community in Cornelius. This neighborhood is very unique with access to Cornelius schools and all of the Huntersville amenities!! Community pool/tennis and clubhouse with a very active community social calendar!! Access to trails, greenway, CATS lot and just a short distance to restaurants, Whole Foods & Birkdale Village!!! Main level primary suite w/2 additional guest bedrooms and a bedroom/bonus room upstairs!! Hardwood floors on main level, new carpet in bedrooms and newly installed LVP flooring in the bathrooms. Fresh paint throughout!!! Relax out back and enjoy the large screened-in porch w/trex decking!! Roof replaced in 2019 w/ gutter-shields!! Homes don't come available in this community very often. Don't miss this one!!
8626 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC 28031 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,284 sqft single-family home built in 1994. It last sold for $517,500 on Nov 29, 2023 (3% below the $535,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $608,400, with a rent estimate of $3,085/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$66/Monthly
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8626 Forest Shadow Cir

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bed Bonus, Breakfast, Dining Room, Great Room Two Story, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2284 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Hood, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Utility Room,Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Great Room, Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage Faces Side,Garage on Main Level
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Concrete
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2284 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 20

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Transitional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Fiber CementNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 00530304

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $535,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: CorneliusCommunity: Stratford Forest
School Information
Elementary School: J.V. WashamJr High / Middle School: BaileyHigh School: William Amos Hough

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Andy Bovender Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2284 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Clubhouse, Playground, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)Not Senior Community
Other
Playground

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $197/Quarterly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4074617Attribution Contact: andrew@grow-re.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2284

Additional Information

ClubhousePlaygroundSidewalksTennis Court(s)
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Andrew Morgan
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
Bought with: Megan Long, (301) 466-6197, COMPASS
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4074617

Price History for 8626 Forest Shadow Cir

DatePriceEventSource
11/29/2023$517,500Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4074617
10/23/2023$535,000PriceChange
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4074617
10/12/2023$550,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4074617
04/08/2016$269,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3144562
02/27/2013$224,950Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2102729

Market trends in Cornelius

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$568K
$48.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$289
$5MoM
Available listings
275
5MoM
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Comparable Sales for 8626 Forest Shadow Cir

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8312 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC
0.12
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$510,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
2,524
8607 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC
0.05
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$605,000
04/27/26
4
2.5
2,382
17207 Shadow Bark Dr, Cornelius, NC
0.18
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$585,000
05/27/26
4
2.5
2,264
17206 Shadow Bark Dr, Cornelius, NC
0.21
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$513,000
03/25/26
4
3.5
2,225
8325 Strandhill Rd, Huntersville, NC
0.33
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$600,000
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3
2.5
1,512
8538 Camberly Rd, Huntersville, NC
0.43
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$899,802
09/04/25
4
2.5
2,575
15712 Trenton Place Rd, Huntersville, NC
0.32
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$830,000
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0.38
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$912,500
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4
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2,932

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What Locals Say about Cornelius

At least 238 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Mariancollier
    "Grateful for a Christian neighborhood with lots of friendly friends and new neighbors. Do worry about a better place to live. This is it! "
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  • Mariancollier
    "Bible studies, live singing outdoors during holiday, shop in antique stores, hanging out with neighbors, playing pickleball. "
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  • Mariancollier
    "Great area easy to walk, ride, drive and close to water and fun summer activities, along with local theatre, restaurants, and more "
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  • Sik5559
    "Clean parks with lots of walking trails. Everyone very friendly, lots of dining . Just say off of west Catawba road during an and pm rush hour traffic "
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  • AKSANA BUTAKOVA
    "I like Cornelius. It is beautiful and friendly community. I feel good here. There are many trees and walkways here. It is great place for walking and for big families "
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  • Jessica partee
    "Very friendly neighborhood a great place to raise a family everyone look out for each other kind of thing"
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  • Gary Poe
    "My neighborhood is close to everything and we have public transportation within walking distance. It’s a great place to raise kids"
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  • Luis M.
    "Safe area, there are plenty of parks and recreational areas. Schools are highly rated and well regarded. 20 minute drive to uptown Charlotte."
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  • Rweim19
    "Sidewalks connect neighborhood to shops and restaurants. Safe to walk your dogs anywhere. Also parks and trails nearby. "
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  • Laura
    "Not bad, but can get easily backed up on Catawba and 77. If you are willing to take the toll lanes, it's a big difference."
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  • Erik P.
    "Love the neighborhood and love the town. Food and social scene is growing. Great place to live and highly recommend. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren’t any community events that we participate in, except the local farmer’s market in Davidson. "
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  • Maru V.
    "I love this place.. feel like home!! Alwasys clean, very good people, my kids love here and the school are amazing"
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  • Erin T.
    "My apartment complex put on many different events for the neighborhood. Such as pumpkin carving, wrapping stations and bbq pool parties. "
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  • Rweim19
    "Hough High School is far better than Hopewell or North Meck High. This lake town is one of a kind. "
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  • Lisa B.
    "2-3 miles from local dining, entertainment and the lake. Catawba Walk in the spring and fall show off local artists creations. Birkdale Village is just 2 miles south and something is going on every weekend. "
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  • Snownickj
    "A lot of friendly people, good opportunities, and facilities to use. The neighborhood feels very safe, and there are plenty of activities."
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  • Dkeating03
    "Many parks in the area. Great for kids and families. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Close to the lake and not far from the city."
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  • Catherine P.
    "It’s absolutely beautiful. Our dream town especially with being so close to Davidson. We enjoy lake living coupled with a small town environment. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet and near Lake Norman which allows for recreational water sports along with fine dining. Easy access to local airports for businesses and pleasure."
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  • Anna R
    "Most people use cars, there are a few busses that run through but not many. It’s difficult to get around without a car, though some people bike "
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  • Mildred S.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 11 years and like it very much. I feel safe and neighbors look out for one another. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to rehome. "
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  • Jennifer
    "I have lived here for 20 years. Folks are friendly and family orientated. There is also a nice restaurant life style with unique foods and flavors"
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  • Tish
    "Great neighbors, a community pool with events, a community park and gazebo area. Well maintained. Some events at pool include history lessons on holidays, barbecues, and social get togethers. Close to A rated schools Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle School and Hough High School. Several bus stops very close and convenient for kids. Many neighbors involved through Next Door app so news gets through quickly. High level of police involvement on holidays like Halloween. Great fire rescue also heavily involved in the town. "
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  • Tish
    "Great schools, family friendly, safe, active HOA, great amenities. Nice mix of homes and some with basements. Community park and community pool. Close to A rated schools of Cornelius Elementary, Bailey Middle School and Hough High school. Also CPCC Merancus Community college close by. "
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  • Lkngirlie
    "Dry dock storage on Lake Norman, pool and clubhouse on the lake. Unique homes and great neighbors. Small town feel and great restaurants."
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  • lkngirlie
    "Park nearby and sidewalks. Lake nearby and trails. A lot of other dog and pet people live here and organic pet store within walking distance."
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  • Etandy14
    "The area is fine. It seems to have a lot of kids and is relatively safe. There are a lot of cars though. "
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  • annettelotspaih
    "My commute is very close. On my way to work We pas many conveniences, including post office, coffee, and bank. It can get a little busy during peak periods.l, but nothing too bad."
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  • Jeniefer T.
    "Walkable to Shopping & Food center. Great walking trails, dog park nearby and local family friendly parks within a few miles. Lots of local breweries! "
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  • Angela b. s.
    "Very safe environment for everyone. We love our neighborhood it is truly like living in paradise. We have two clubs, one is a yacht club and the other the country club. Best of both worlds."
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  • Dstmassie
    "Dog-friendly Community. It seems almost every othe r home has a dog. Dog owners are always walking their dogs; morning, noon and night! Great place for dog owners!"
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