Alexander Island
A Gated Point of Custom Estates on Lake Norman
Alexander Island is a small, gated enclave of custom waterfront estates tucked onto its own point off Brawley School Road in Mooresville, wedged between Davidson and Cornelius on Lake Norman's eastern shore. Most of its homes were custom-built in the early 1990s, several by noted Lake Norman builder Simonini, on generously sized, wooded lots that back directly to deep water.
With Lake Norman wrapping around much of the community, Alexander Island has a genuinely secluded, near-island feel that's rare this close to Davidson College, downtown Davidson, and the shops and marinas around Cornelius. It's a quiet, low-turnover pocket of the lake built for buyers who want privacy, mature trees, and a private dock over a newer subdivision's amenity package.
Details on the Area
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Alexander Island sits on its own point off Brawley School Road, with Lake Norman wrapping around multiple sides of the community for a rare, near-island setting this close to Davidson and Cornelius.
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Most homes were built between 1990 and 1994 by respected Lake Norman builders including Simonini, ranging from about 2,500 to more than 6,400 square feet.
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Many homesites back directly to the lake with private docks and long-range water views, a rarity this close to two established downtowns.
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Lots typically run four- to six-tenths of an acre, giving homes more separation and mature tree cover than most newer Lake Norman subdivisions.
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Downtown Davidson, Davidson College, and Jetton Park are all a short drive away, with Birkdale Village's shops and restaurants about 15 to 20 minutes out.
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Coddle Creek Elementary, Woodland Heights Middle, and Lake Norman High all carry Niche grades of A- or better, though exact assignments should be verified by address.
HOMES FOR SALE IN ALEXANDER ISLAND
Alexander Island rarely turns over, so its numbers move in big jumps rather than a steady curve. Here's the most recent snapshot.
The Housing Market
Median sale price
$3,525,500
Past 12 months (2 sales)
Median days on market
159
Past 12 months
Median price per sq ft
$576
Past 12 months
Typical home size
2,500–6,400 sq ft
Median around 3,200 sq ft
Typical lot size
0.39–0.62 ac
Median around 0.5 acres
Year built
1990–1994
Most homes; median ~1991
Alexander Island single-family homes (Mooresville, NC 28117), Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty. This is a small, gated enclave with very thin sales volume, just 2 closings in the past 12 months, so a single sale can swing the median a lot; verify current values.
Schools In Alexander Island
Great schools are part of the draw to this stretch of Lake Norman. Here's who homes in Alexander Island are typically zoned for, factual and sourced, plus what to double check before you buy.
Coddle Creek Elementary
Woodland Heights Middle
Lake Norman High
Alexander Island sits on the same Brawley School Road peninsula as other communities, like The Point, that can be zoned to a different elementary or middle school. Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS) assignments are based on the exact address, so confirm current zoning through ISS's school attendance zone lookup (issnc.org/about/school-attendance-zones) before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Alexander Island is a gated community governed by a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the gated entrance, private streets, and common areas and enforces architectural standards for the neighborhood's custom homes. Because so few homes change hands here, published dues data is thin: the most recent recorded sale, 114 Ventana Court in October 2025, disclosed HOA dues of about $3,500 per year.
We could not confirm the HOA's exact name or management company from public listings, so treat that dues figure as a data point rather than a guarantee. Confirm the current HOA name, dues, and covenants directly with the association and your closing attorney before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Alexander Island sits on a point off Brawley School Road in Mooresville, NC (28117), in Iredell County, on the same stretch of Lake Norman shoreline as The Point and several other gated communities between Davidson and Cornelius. Downtown Davidson and Davidson College are just a few minutes away, Jetton Park and downtown Cornelius are close by, and grocery options include Harris Teeter and The Fresh Market nearby.
Birkdale Village's shops, restaurants, and movie theater in Huntersville are roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive, and Hello, Sailor, a waterfront seafood restaurant on Lake Norman in Cornelius, is a similarly short trip. Uptown Charlotte runs about 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport is roughly 30 minutes south.
Places to explore in Alexander Island
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alexander Island is a gated waterfront community on a point off Brawley School Road in Mooresville, NC (28117), in Iredell County between Davidson and Cornelius on Lake Norman.
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It's a small, gated enclave of custom-built estates, most constructed in the early 1990s by builders including Simonini, with Lake Norman wrapping around much of the community and many homes backing to deep water with private docks.
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Homes are generally zoned to Coddle Creek Elementary, Woodland Heights Middle, and Lake Norman High, all part of Iredell-Statesville Schools. Nearby peninsula communities can be zoned differently, so verify current assignments for your exact address through ISS's school attendance zone lookup.
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Sales are infrequent in this small enclave. The two homes that sold in the past 12 months closed at $3,051,000 and $4,000,000, a median of about $3.53 million and roughly $576 per square foot. Because so few homes trade hands, verify a current market snapshot before relying on any single figure.
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Yes. Alexander Island is a gated community with a mandatory HOA that maintains the gated entrance and common areas; the most recently recorded sale disclosed dues of about $3,500 paid annually. Confirm the current dues, covenants, and HOA contact directly before making decisions.
