Shelby Land for Sale

Shelby Land for Sale

Welcome to Shelby, North Carolina – a charming city nestled in the heart of Cleveland County, where Southern hospitality meets modern living. With a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, Shelby is a vibrant community that boasts a blend of small-town charm and urban conveniences. Known for its picturesque landscapes, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Shelby is the perfect place to call home.

As you explore Shelby, you’ll discover a variety of amenities that cater to every lifestyle. The city is home to delightful parks, inviting recreational areas, and a bustling downtown filled with unique shops and local eateries. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks and trails, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying the serene beauty of nature. Shelby's annual events and festivals bring residents together, fostering a warm community spirit that is hard to find elsewhere.

If you’re considering investing in land for sale in this idyllic city, you’re in luck! Shelby offers a range of beautiful parcels that present an incredible opportunity to build your dream home or develop a thriving business. With its strategic location, excellent schools, and a growing economy, purchasing land in Shelby is not just a wise investment but a chance to become part of a welcoming community.

Whether you envision a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature or a vibrant urban dwelling, Shelby has the perfect piece of land waiting for you. Discover the possibilities in Shelby, where your dreams can take root and flourish!

Newest Shelby Land for Sale

$1,099,000
4426368 MLS
Prime acreage just 8 minutes from Uptown Shelby with no city taxes!!! 46 acres total w/ First Broad River bordering the western property line. Main house and several additional structures needing TLC, but this parcel could be used in multiple ways! With road frontage along North Lafayette Street and West Zion Church Road, it could easily be subdivided into estate lots. Interested in farming? This property used to have a large vegetable and flower garden, and there is plenty of room for all of your animals! Make it your very own mini-farm or HORSE FARM w/ beautiful river frontage. MAIN HOUSE DETAILS - Main house has a unique floor plan--enter into a huge great room with wet bar and arched windows. Walk up several steps to the dining room and open kitchen area with island. The wood floors are from the original Bost Bakery! The primary bedroom has a fireplace and built-in book shelves. The renovated bathroom has a tile shower, walk in closet, and convenient laundry closet. There is also an attached home office with built-in bookshelves and additional closets to serve the primary bedroom. Don't miss the extra space in the 2nd floor loft accessible by a built-in ladder. On the other side of the home, you will find a hallway leading to a bedroom, bonus room, and bathroom. There is a deck off the back with a built-in hot tub (sold as is). Large unfinished basement with exterior entry has several workshop options. One of the heat pumps was replaced in 2025. OUTBUILDING (pottery shop) is ~869 square feet and has cathedral ceilings, a covered front porch and back porch, and small office room. Currently no electrical or plumbing connected to this building. SEPARATE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (Tenant House) - needs major repair but contains 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, breakfast room, covered carport, vaulted ceiling and is ~708 sf. FARM BUILDINGS -livestock run in; storage shed; old well houses; fenced pastures. ADDITIONAL INFO: Well water could be used for irrigation but both houses are connected to county water, old wood stove in the basement used to heat the house but seller makes no representation. Don't miss this amazing acreage along the river. Part of the acreage along the river is in a flood plain. ALSO LISTED IN RESIDENTIAL (MLS #4396556)

1831 N Lafayette Street, Shelby
$49,000
4424699 MLS
No city taxes! Almost an acre in Cleveland County. Site-built only. Bring your plans for your dream home. Septic needed. Water available from Cleveland County Water.

166 Thamon Road, Shelby
$349,900
4425081 MLS
This spacious 32.2 acres offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream home in a peaceful, desirable location. With county water available (tap fee required), you'll have all the essentials ready for your new build. Please note, singlewides are not allowed, ensuring a quality neighborhood. Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful piece of land.

00 Rockford Road, Shelby
$399,000
4425075 MLS
**APPROXIMATELY 23 ACRES WITH SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL!** Rare opportunity to purchase a sizable tract in Shelby with extensive due diligence already completed for a potential residential development. Currently utilized as a soybean farm, this property offers the flexibility to continue its agricultural use, create a private estate or explore subdivision and development opportunities. A **proposed potential subdivision plan, concept plan, survey, Waters Delineation Report, and Soil Suitability for Domestic Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems report are available and attached in MLS**, giving prospective buyers and builders valuable information to evaluate the property's development potential. With approximately 23 acres, this tract presents an excellent opportunity for a builder, developer, investor or buyer seeking acreage for a private homesite or farm. **Bring your vision — much of the preliminary due diligence has already been completed!** Proposed subdivision and development are subject to applicable governmental approvals, permitting and buyer verification. Buyers and buyers' agents should independently verify zoning, utilities, subdivision requirements, soil suitability, acreage and intended use.

240 Webb Road, Shelby
$95,000
4422771 MLS
ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS Hi-Visibility / Hi-Traffic Corner 2.918 Acres located on corner of East Marion and Gilliatt Streets, Shelby, North Carolina 28150. OVER 675 Total Feet Frontage (470 Feet on East Marion St. and 206 Feet on Gilliatt Street). *ALL UTILITIES AVAILABLE TO SITE Including Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric* *Many General Business occupancies are allowed ; Please see attached Photos and Maps. Total Acres = 2.918 Net Buildable Acres = 1.092 Acres Right Of Way = 1.33 Acres Floodplain = .496 Acres

Gilliatt Street, Shelby
$125,000
4421671 MLS
Discover 9.25 acres in the Whispering Pines community of Cleveland County, offering plenty of room to create your own private retreat. This wooded acreage features a creek/stream, natural terrain, and plenty of privacy. The property offers two separate road access points, with frontage/access from Pineburr Drive as well as Ridgewood Street, providing added flexibility and potential development opportunities. With no HOA, this property offers a variety of possibilities, whether you're looking to build your dream home, create a private homestead, or explore future development potential. County water is available with a tap fee required, and septic will be needed. Zoned R Residential with paved, publicly maintained road access. Buyer to verify all intended uses, subdivision and development potential, building requirements, utilities, floodplain/flood fringe areas, and septic suitability.

217 Ridgewood Street, Shelby
$599,000
4420072 MLS
Rare opportunity to own approximately 35+/- acres in a highly desirable location just minutes from both Shelby and Boiling Springs. This versatile tract offers paved road frontage and access to county water, making it an excellent candidate for a variety of uses. Whether you're looking for productive pasture or agricultural land, a recreational property, a private estate, or a potential development opportunity, this property provides the acreage, access, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. The land offers plenty of room for farming, livestock, hunting, outdoor recreation, or creating a private homesite surrounded by acreage. Its convenient location provides the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with easy access to the amenities, schools, shopping, dining, and services of Shelby and Boiling Springs. With approximately 35 acres, paved road frontage, county water availability, and multiple potential uses, this is a unique opportunity to secure a substantial tract of land in a convenient Cleveland County location. Bring your plans and explore the possibilities!

34.94+/- Acres Beaver Dam Church Road, Shelby
$245,300
4418339 MLS
Perfect opportunity to create your own private haven on over 11 acres located just north of Boiling Springs and diagonally across from Springmore Elementary School. Enjoy the convenience of being cvlose to schools, shopping, dining and everyday amenities while still having plenty of space and privacy.

Mcbrayer Homestead Road, Shelby
$40,000
4419526 MLS
Level Vacant Lot located inside City Limits of Shelby, North Carolina ; ALL City utilities available to this lot, Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, Electricity, Dimensions are 55' X 113' X 55' X 113'; Zoned R-6, Residential 6 *Located inside of the Shelby City Shools District, i.e. Elizabeth Elementary,Shelby Middle School, Shelby High School

417 Clegg Street Unit #8, Shelby
$10,000
4419252 MLS
Close to shopping,dining, this lot is close to the new casino, with access to Highway 851.

308 Oates Drive, Shelby
$1,216,200
4417876 MLS
This is a total of 62.47 acres For Sale located in NorthWestern Cleveland County North Carolina between Shelby and Polkville. *There are 45+ Acres 97% Wooded with 1.2+ Acres open with over 1600 Feet of paved state maintained frontage located on the Westen side of Williamson Road and 14+ Acres 75% Wooded with 3.6+ acres open with over 630 Feet of paved state maintained road frontage being located on the Northern side of Williamson Road. A 6 inch Cleveland County public water line runs the entire length of the Williamson Road paved frontages, with an 8 inch City Of Shelby SEWER line running with 1/2 of the Western boundary property line which may be accessed. DUKE Enegy supplies electricity to both sides of Williamson Road which is available to both tracts. There is a flowing creek that runs underneath paved Williamson Road beginning at the NorthWestern boundary corner which continues through the SouthWestern 1/3 of the 45+ Acres and joins another smaller creek at the SouthWestern rear portion of the property. The 14+ Acres located on the North side of Williamson road is approx. 74% Wooded with 10.4 Acres Wooded and 3.6 Acres open, with also Pond frontage on a small .02 acre pond on the Northern boundary. The entire property is Cleveland County "R" Residential Zoned, which WILL ALLOW Single, Modular, TWO-Family (Duplex), Multi-Family, Manufacture Home Parks with conditions, Manufactured Homes, Nursing Care Facility, Family Care Homes, Assisted Living Facility,Child Day Care, Nature Park,Bed and Breakfast Inn, RV Park and Campground with conditions,Rooming andBoarding Houses, Religious Organizations / Churches, Civic and Social Organizations with conditions, and Public Safety Facilities.

000 Williamson Road, Shelby
$95,000
4415922 MLS
Located on Crowder Ridge Road in Shelby, North Carolina, this 5.5± acre property offers open, usable land in a rural Cleveland County setting. Located minutes from Highway 226, this property consists of two parcels being sold together as one tract. A small portion of one parcel located across Crowder Ridge Road is not included in the sale. All 5.5± acres are tillable with level topography, providing flexibility for a future homesite, small farm, garden, pasture, or other permitted uses. With approximately 200+- feet of road frontage, open ground and level terrain make the property easy to access and maintain. The property is zoned residential, with county water and electricity available at the road. Buyers should verify utility connections, septic suitability, permitting requirements, and intended uses with the appropriate agencies. For buyers searching for land for sale in Shelby, NC, this property combines level tillable acreage, road frontage, available utilities, and a rural setting in a manageable size tract.

00 Crowder Ridge Road, Shelby
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