Sept. 6. An institution in lakefront entertainment in Cornelius is closing after more than 15 years. Rusty Rudder will close in October due to the non-renewal of their lease.
The Rudder staff was informed today of the news.
Rudder owners Eric Paul and Brian Johnston said the landlord has decided not to renew the lease.
The landlord is the McLeod Corp. Steve McLeod (rhymes with cloud) could not be reached for comment.
The Rusty Rudder is part of what may be one of the most important waterfront commercial parcels in Cornelius. The 4.66 acre site includes the prefab boat storage and warehouse, as well as boat slips, docks and various wooden structures.
The property, in total, is valued at more than $4 million, according to Mecklenburg County tax records.
The Rudder’s rustic tiki bar is one of the most popular outdoor spots in Cornelius.
Rusty Rudder owners Eric Paul and Brian Johnston thanked vendors, businesses and musicians that have helped build the business. “Our local partners and support made a huge impact on our success,” they said in a statement.
“We would like to thank everyone that has been a part of The Rudder over these amazing years. We have truly felt like a part of Cornelius and Lake Norman Community from day one, and we will miss it deeply.”
There are no plans on file with the Town of Cornelius for the property.
Paul and Johnston will continue to own and run The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant outside of Charleston, SC.
PHOTO: Rusty Rudder Facebook https://www.facebook.com/therustyrudder/?fref=ts
Below are the Mecklenburg County tax records for the 4.66-acre site.
| Tax Bills Photo Directions Polaris Map Print |
| Parcel ID |
Account |
Parent |
Previous |
| 00150399A |
NC CORP |
|
00150399A |
|
| Owner Name |
Mailing Address |
|
City/State |
| MCLEOD CORP |
19701 W CATAWBA AVE |
|
CORNELIUS NC 28031 |
|
| Legal |
Municipality |
Date Annexed |
Special District |
Fire District |
Acreage |
| NA |
CORNELIUS |
|
FIRE SERVICE B |
CORNELIUS |
4.66 |
|
| Building |
Land |
Features |
Total |
| 926900 |
2841900 |
283800 |
4052600 |
|
| Exemption |
Year Approved |
Review Date |
Amount |
|
| Sale |
Price |
Stamps |
Qualify |
VI |
Type |
Legal Ref. |
Grantor |
| Jul 22 1988 |
0 |
|
|
IMP |
WARRANTY D |
05833-419 |
|
|
| Use |
Units |
Type |
Neighborhood |
Assessment |
| C700 |
202989.59 |
SF |
IN06 |
2841900 |
|
| Bldg |
Description |
Type |
Year |
Property Location |
| 1 |
Commercial |
CLUB-LODGE |
1987 |
20139 HENDERSON RD CORNELIUS |
| 2 |
Rusty Rudder Commercial |
RESTAURANT |
1994 |
20139 HENDERSON RD CORNELIUS |
| 3 |
BOAT STORAGE Warehouse |
PREFAB WHSE |
1994 |
20139 HENDERSON RD CORNELIUS |
| Bldg |
Story |
Units |
Total SqFt |
Heated SqFt |
Foundation |
Ext. Wall |
Grade |
Value |
| 1 |
1 STORY |
|
554 |
519 |
SLAB-COM |
FACE BRICK – |
AVERAGE 03 |
28500 |
| 2 |
1 STORY |
1 |
6796 |
4626 |
SLAB-RES |
STUCCO HRDCT – CEM BR/SPL B |
GOOD 05 |
514800 |
| 3 |
1 STORY |
1 |
49102 |
48142 |
CRAWL SPACE |
MODULAR MTL – |
AVERAGE 02 |
383600 |
| Bldg |
Heat |
Fuel |
Fire Place |
AC |
Fixtures |
Bedrooms |
Full Baths |
3/4 Baths |
1/2 Baths |
| 1 |
HEAT – NONE |
NONE |
0 – |
AC-NONE |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2 |
AIR-DUCTED |
GAS |
0 – |
AC-CENTRAL |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 3 |
HEAT – NONE |
NONE |
0 – |
AC-NONE |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
| Bldg |
Description |
Size |
| 1 |
BASE (FIRST FLOOR) |
519 |
| 1 |
PORCH – OPEN – FINISHED |
35 |
| 2 |
BASE (FIRST FLOOR) |
3976 |
| 2 |
PORCH – OPEN – FINISHED |
620 |
| 2 |
PORCH – OPEN – FINISHED |
96 |
| 2 |
UTILITY – FINISHED |
180 |
| 2 |
BASEMENT – FINISHED |
650 |
| 2 |
BASEMENT – UNFINISHED |
1274 |
| 3 |
BASE (FIRST FLOOR) |
47736 |
| 3 |
OFFICE – AVERAGE |
406 |
| 3 |
GARAGE – UNFINISHED – DOOR |
960 |
|
| Bldg |
Physical |
Functional |
Economic |
Special |
Override |
| 1 |
AV – 43.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
| 2 |
AV – 29.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
| 3 |
AV – 29.00% |
FUNC – 40.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
– 0.00% |
|
| Bldg |
Built |
Type |
Quantity |
Units |
Value |
| 1 |
1964 |
DOCK |
1 |
988.00000 |
6900 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
26 |
1.00000 |
16400 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
36 |
1.00000 |
37800 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
39 |
1.00000 |
41000 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
17 |
1.00000 |
10700 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
35 |
1.00000 |
22100 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
30 |
1.00000 |
18900 |
| 1 |
1964 |
BOAT SLIP |
13 |
1.00000 |
8200 |
| 1 |
1990 |
PIER |
2 |
200.00000 |
2100 |
| 1 |
1987 |
BOAT SLIP |
10 |
1.00000 |
100 |
| 2 |
1994 |
DECK |
1 |
2900.00000 |
9100 |
| 2 |
1994 |
BOAT SLIP |
22 |
1.00000 |
23100 |
| 2 |
2000 |
PIER/COVERED |
1 |
105.00000 |
1000 |
| 2 |
1994 |
WASTE BIN |
2 |
200.00000 |
2000 |
| 2 |
2000 |
PIER/COVERED |
1 |
200.00000 |
2000 |
| 2 |
1994 |
BOAT RAMP |
1 |
120.00000 |
100 |
| 3 |
1994 |
ASPH PAVING |
1 |
90000.00000 |
78800 |
| 3 |
2000 |
GAZEBO |
1 |
210.00000 |
3500 |
|
|
|
| Notice Date |
Tax Year |
Reason |
Changed To |
Deferred |
| Mar 21 2011 |
2011 |
Countywide Revaluation |
4065700 |
0 |
| Dec 16 2003 |
2003 |
Reviewed – No change in value |
2798000 |
0 |
| Mar 21 2003 |
2003 |
Countywide Revaluation |
2798000 |
0 |
| Feb 20 1998 |
1998 |
Countywide Revaluation |
2357540 |
|
| Jul 11 1997 |
1997 |
Imp/Addn/Remod Completed for Tax Year |
1860970 |
|
| Jul 11 1997 |
1997 |
Improvement/Addition/Remodeled Completed |
1860970 |
|
| May 26 1995 |
1995 |
Reviewed – No change in value |
2280960 |
|
| Feb 10 1995 |
1995 |
New Improvement |
2280960 |
|
| Mar 18 1994 |
1994 |
Building Demolished |
898770 |
|
| Apr 15 1991 |
1991 |
Countywide Revaluation |
909300 |
|
| Feb 22 1991 |
1991 |
Countywide Revaluation |
909300 |
|
| Jan 2 1991 |
1991 |
Countywide Revaluation |
909300 |
|
