UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 12b-25

                           NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

                                               Commission File Number: 333-76609

(Check one): [X] FORM 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form
N-SAR
                          FOR PERIOD ENDED:  DECEMBER 31, 2000
                          [   ]   Transition Report on Form 10-K
                          [   ]   Transition Report on Form 20-F
                          [   ]   Transition Report on Form 11-K
                          [   ]   Transition Report on Form 10-Q
                          [   ]   Transition Report on Form N-SAR
                          For the Transition Period Ended _________________



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READ INSTRUCTION (ON BACK PAGE) BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I  -  REGISTRANT INFORMATION

Full Name of Registrant:            CORNERSTONE REALTY FUND, LLC
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Former Name if Applicable:
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number): 4590 MACARTHUR BLVD,
SUITE 610
City, State and Zip Code:  NEWPORT BEACH, CA  92660
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PART II  -  RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check appropriate box)

     [ X ] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;

     [ X ] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report
on Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, Form N-SAR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or
before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject
quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof, will be
filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and

     [ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.



PART III  -  NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, 10-QSB,
N-SAR, or the transition report portion thereof, could not be filed within the
prescribed time period:

         There will be a delay in filing the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 because the Company needs
additional time to complete the report.

PART IV  -  OTHER INFORMATION

(1)  Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
     notification:


        Karen Nicolai Winnett, Esq.             (949) 823-6000
        -----------------------------           (Area Code) (Telephone number)

(2)  Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
     of 1940 during the preceding 12 month (or for such shorter) period that the
     registrant was required to file such reports) been filed? If answer is no,
     identify report(s):

     [X]  Yes [ ] No


(3)  Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
     the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
     earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
     thereof:

         [   ]  Yes        [X]  No

If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results cannot be made.

                          CORNERSTONE REALTY FUND, LLC.
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                    (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.

Date: MARCH 30, 2001                CORNERSTONE REALTY FUND, LLC
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                                    By:   CORNERSTONE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, LLC
                                          Its Managing Member

                                    By:   CORNERSTONE VENTURES, INC.
                                          Its Manager

                                    By:   /S/ TERRY G. ROUSSEL
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                                          Terry G. Roussel, President

INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or
by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person
signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the
statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative
(other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.