Cleveland County Land for Sale

**Discover the Charm of Cleveland County, NC: Your Perfect Land Awaits!**

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Cleveland County is a hidden gem that beautifully marries rural charm with modern conveniences. Known for its rich history, vibrant communities, and stunning natural landscapes, this county offers an idyllic setting for those looking to settle down or invest in land. With its rolling hills, lush greenery, and friendly atmosphere, Cleveland County is not just a place to live; it's a place to thrive.

Cleveland County is home to a variety of recreational activities, from hiking and camping in the nearby Crowders Mountain State Park to enjoying local festivals that celebrate the area’s heritage. The county boasts a strong sense of community, with family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a range of local businesses that contribute to its unique character. With easy access to major highways, residents can enjoy the tranquility of rural living while still being just a short drive from the bustling cities of Charlotte and Gastonia.

If you’re looking for land for sale in this picturesque region, you’re in luck! Cleveland County offers a diverse range of properties, from sprawling acres perfect for building your dream home to smaller lots ideal for investment opportunities. Whether you envision a serene retreat surrounded by nature or a vibrant homestead, the possibilities are endless.

Explore the enchanting landscapes and welcoming communities of Cleveland County, NC, and seize the opportunity to own a piece of this beautiful area. Your dream land awaits!

Newest Cleveland County Land for Sale

$249,900

4430449 MLS

This 24.68-acre property in Mooresboro, Cleveland County, North Carolina offers a versatile blend of residential, agricultural, and recreational use. The land is mostly tillable farmland, ready to continue in crop production or be converted to pasture for cattle or horses, and an established, mostly cleared homesite makes it an excellent choice for a home on acreage. County water service is available, and an established trail system runs from the homesite out to the farm ground for easy access across the property. A small stream flows through the land, and deer are present for wildlife viewing and recreation. Located with convenient access to Boiling Springs, Shelby, and Highway 74, this tract combines open ground, utilities, and existing improvements in a practical rural setting. Property is currently under a verbal lease to a farmer. Farmer has the right to harvest crops in the ground on the property.

00 Gantts Grove Church Road, Mooresboro

$350,000

4430503 MLS

Welcome to a truly unique 15+ acre rural property nestled in the foothills of South Mountain in Casar, NC. With expansive views overlooking a picturesque 2-acre pond and the mountains beyond, this property offers a beautiful setting with abundant potential. Previously used as an event venue, the land features multiple existing structures, a horse pasture, hay sheds, and paved access throughout portions of the property. Existing structures are being given no value due to permitting information being unavailable from the time of construction. Whether envisioned for agricultural use, recreation, equestrian interests, or a private retreat, this scenic property offers acreage, water, mountain views, and plenty of room to bring your vision to life.

5542 Casar Road, Casar

$449,000

4430406 MLS

Discover 25.56 acres along beautiful Buffalo Creek, offering an exceptional combination of tillable land, mature timber, water frontage, and potential homesites. With more than 2,200 feet of Buffalo Creek bordering the entire western property line, water is a defining feature of this property. Approximately 6 acres of tillable ground lie along the fertile creek bottom, while the balance of the property consists of wooded acreage with several beautiful potential homesites overlooking the creek and surrounding landscape. The mix of open ground, timber, and abundant water creates excellent habitat for deer, turkey, and other wildlife, making this property equally appealing for recreation, hunting, farming, or a private country homesite. Located in a highly sought-after area, this versatile tract offers the opportunity to enjoy acreage, privacy, wildlife, and extensive creek frontage all on one property. Whether you’re looking for a recreational retreat, small farm, hunting property, or a place to build your dream home overlooking Buffalo Creek, this +/-25.56-acre tract is well worth a look.

00 Jim Elliott Road, Shelby

$325,000

4428932 MLS

Absolutely beautiful farmland in a highly desireable area between Lawndale and Casar on Kistler Road. Located in the Foothills of Western NC between Charlotte and Asheville and only a short distance to the South Mountains Game Land. This is perfect location to build your dream home, have a small farm, use as a recreational hunting tract, or bring your own vision to this unrestricted acreage. Wildlife is abundant and a bold creek runs through the back corner of the property. Partially open farmland and partially covered in mature native hardwoods. This tract is gently rolling and offers multiple build sites for a large home and/or cabin. CAUTION:Visitors should use extreme caution while exploring the property as naturals hazards do exist. Agricultural field should be harvested by end of December. When viewing the property, no vehicle, 4X4, or ATV's allowed. Please view on foot. Please use caution & remain along the side of the agricultural field to not disturb the actively farmed area & crops, which should be harvested by the end of December.

335 Kistler Road, Lawndale

00 Broad River Highlands, 3-E, Drive, Mooresboro

$134,900

4403301 MLS

Check out this 10.29-acre lot in a quiet HOA community right next to the Broad River. It's a great spot if you're looking to build a home with privacy but still enjoy community perks like a picnic area and a kayak launch—perfect for weekend activities. If you’re into the outdoors and looking for a place where you can design your own home, this is the place! It’s all the space you need to create something great, in a community that values nature and neighborliness.

00 Broad River Highlands, 3-E, Drive, Mooresboro

$360,000

4427855 MLS

Tucked away on 35.5 private acres in Mooresboro, this property offers the kind of setting that’s getting harder to find. Turn off the road and follow the recently regraded, level driveway beneath a canopy of mature trees. As you travel deeper into the property, the trees eventually open to a private clearing—the perfect spot to imagine what comes next. Whether your vision is a private country retreat, homestead, small farm, recreational property, hunting land, workshop space, or simply room to spread out, there’s acreage here to make it your own. Mature woods provide exceptional privacy, while the existing clearing and established driveway give you a valuable head start. Another added benefit is underground power already run to the property—preserving the natural, wooded views without overhead power lines and reducing exposure to outages caused by falling trees or limbs along the property’s power line. An existing manufactured home with additions and basement is located on the property and is being sold as-is with no value assigned, giving the next owner the option to renovate or start fresh. The existing two-car garage provides valuable storage, workshop, or equipment space. A well and septic system are also already on site, potentially saving significant expense compared with completely undeveloped land; however, the seller makes no representation as to their condition or functionality. 35.5 acres. Mature trees. Exceptional privacy. An established driveway. Underground power. Existing well and septic. Much of the groundwork is already here—bring your vision and create the country property you’ve been looking for.

2139 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro

$150,000

4427876 MLS

Premier 1.54 acre Clear, Leveled, Vacant Lot offering an unmatched combination of value and location in Lawndale, NC. Ready to build; County water; Septic Needed; Ginormous RV Metal Carport which also can be used for Boat, Auto or Large Equipment Storage; Beautiful Brick Columns stand alone for aesthetic symmetry on both sides of the driveway entryway; If you're looking to maximize your presence, this lot can be purchased as a package deal with the adjacent parcel right next door at 312 Old Belwood Road, Lawndale NC 28090 (MLS#4427785). 312 Old Belwood Road, Lawndale NC 28090 is a Full Brick Ranch home which sits on an additional .5 acres which will provide you with approximately 2.04 acres of land. Bring your construction plans to life on Old Belwood Road. 1.54 acre vacant lot is offered at an incredible price of just $150,000 and 312 Old Belwood Road is offered at an exceptional price of $300,000. These parcels are a total win for residential builders, investors, or individual buyers wanting to establish their footprint or expand their portfolio. The 1.54 acreage can be divided into two parcels according to Cleveland County Zoning. This land boasts highly flexible guidelines that comfortably accommodate Manufactured, Modular, Traditional Site-Built Homes, Duplex and Multi-Family Housing according to Cleveland County Zoning. Contact us today for bundle pricing!

Old Belwood Road, Lawndale

$44,900

4427971 MLS

There is a single wide mobile home on the property that is being transferred with the land at no value. The mobile home is currently tenant occupied. Do not disturb the tenant. The mobile home is connected to county water and there is a currently a septic tank but it is for two bedrooms.

108 Hywood Road, Casar

$155,000

4427737 MLS

Approximately 4.91 acres. There is a creek that the land borders in some areas per the seller. There is an easement for a sewer line that is installed on the back of the property for any repairs needed. The seller was told many years ago when the easement was done that they could hook onto the sewer but they have no records of documents on that. The land is subject to a survey as the owner does not know where the boundary lines are and has no detail on the easement and does not think there are restrictions. There is a copy of the deed book 2240 page 978 that was online with Gaston County about the easement.

Canterbury Road, Kings Mountain

$1,200,000

4425739 MLS

Tucked into the foothills of western North Carolina, this 285.15+- acre Cleveland County property offers a rare combination of elevation, privacy, and recreational opportunity. The land rises to a peak elevation of 1,870 feet, where a limited pocket of high ground opens up sweeping mountain and long-range views. The tract is heavily timbered with a good mixture of pines and hardwoods, creating diverse wildlife habitat and long-term timber value. Several bold creeks run through the property, and an established trail system offers easy access throughout for hunting, scouting, or simply exploring the terrain. This is a strong hunting property, with excellent opportunities for whitetail deer, black bear, and wild turkey. It also borders South Mountains Game Land adding valuable wildlife movement and long-term appeal. Multiple build sites give buyers the flexibility to design a cabin, homestead, or full-time residence, and the property's privacy and seclusion make it well suited for a hunting camp, mountain retreat, or long-term homestead.

00 Camp Knob Road, Casar

$109,900

4425647 MLS

Hard to find 5.76 +- acres of land in the Lawndale area that is already mostly cleared and ready for someone to build their dream home. Survey & perc test on file. Cleveland county water available at the street with a tap fee.

00 Creekwood Road, Lawndale

$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

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