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$799,000

Shelby, NC 28152
Listed by Jennifer Coleman · Century 21 Town & Country Rlty
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About this home

Prime Development Opportunity Across from Gardner-Webb University! Discover 23.68 acres of exceptional potential in the heart of Boiling Springs, directly across from Gardner-Webb University. This rare offering features five parcels combining open pastureland and mature wooded areas, providing a beautiful blend of natural scenery and versatility for future development. The property’s highest and best use is residential housing, perfectly suited for a new neighborhood or student housing community, thanks to its unbeatable location near the university, local schools, and town amenities. Included on the property is a home built in 1939 that is currently rented out on a month to month basis—offering immediate rental or on-site living potential while development plans take shape. Opportunities like this are few and far between—whether you’re an investor, developer, or visionary builder, this property offers the space, location, and growth potential to make a lasting impact in Boiling Springs. Don’t miss this unique chance to invest in one of Cleveland County’s most desirable growth areas!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4311373
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
175
On market date
October 14, 2025
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Boiling Springs Elementary
0.43 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
534
Student:teacher ratio
15.3:1
District
Cleveland County Schools
Middle
Crest Middle
3.58 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
930
Student:teacher ratio
16.6:1
District
Cleveland County Schools
High
Cleveland ECHS
10 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
215
Student:teacher ratio
21.5:1
District
Cleveland County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Shelby's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

53
Somewhat walkable
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EPA National Walkability Index
8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes17
Grocery stores2
Parks1
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies2

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Shelby, from live MLS data.

On the market 175 days -- 76 more days than Shelby's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 284 active listings in Shelby right now is $289,250.

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$4,962/mo
$159,800 down
$639,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,146
Property tax (est.)$666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 7, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.