21516 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031 Property Records

Mecklenburg County property record for 21516 Rio Oro Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.233 acres (10,167 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$435,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill$8,100 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Line of Credit
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-297-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-297-17

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,376 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,819 sqft
1st Floor Area1,376 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,167 sqft (0.233 acres)
Garage Area273 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area170 sqft
Deck Area56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number001-297-17
Street Address21516 RIO ORO DR
CityCORNELIUS
StateNC
Zip28031-6724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal DescriptionL39 M14-339
Legal SubdivisionBAHIA BAY SEC 02
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionMECKLENBURG NC
Township / Civil Division10, LEMLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract6217

Owner

21516 Rio Oro Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.

Source: Mecklenburg County records, as of May 24, 2023

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address21516 RIO ORO DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-6724
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE FIDELITY BANK
Jan 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 10, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0028883112
Deed Book / Page28883 / 112
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMECKLENBURG NC
Property Address21516 RIO ORO DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-6724
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2023
Title CompanyACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21516 RIO ORO DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-6724

Mortgage

Document Number0000020549
DateMar 8, 2023
Book Page37979/111
Instrument2023020549
Lender
NameTHE FIDELITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressMOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMECKLENBURG NC
Property Address21516 RIO ORO DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-6724
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000018143
DateJan 29, 2021
Book Page35612/101
Instrument2021018143
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2041

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMECKLENBURG NC
Property Address21516 RIO ORO DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031-6724
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048314
DateApr 6, 2020
Book Page34445/400
Instrument2020048314
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueMay 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mecklenburg County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg County
MunicipalityCornelius Town
Unified School DistrictCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (PK - 12)

Flood

FEMA maps place 21516 Rio Oro Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 3, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 21516 Rio Oro Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHARLOTTE WATER
serves 1,206,285 people · EPA ID NC0160010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
TDS Telecom
Cable
1,000 / 20
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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