Shelby, North Carolina, is a charming city in Cleveland County, about 40 miles west of Charlotte, with a population of approximately 21,000. Known as the "City of Pleasant Living," Shelby blends small-town warmth with a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is famous as the birthplace of several notable figures, including country music legend Earl Scruggs, whose legacy is celebrated at the Earl Scruggs Center. The city’s historic downtown features vibrant festivals, local eateries, and the beautifully restored 1920s Webb Theatre. Shelby also offers outdoor recreation with nearby attractions like the scenic Broad River Greenway, ideal for kayaking and hiking. With its strong sense of community, historic charm, and proximity to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlotte’s urban amenities, Shelby is a welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.
Shelby currently has 260 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $325,895.79, 4 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $344,475, and 98 lots for sale with an average list price of $238,837.64.
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Allen Acres is a single-family home community in Shelby, North Carolina, built between 1973 and 2023. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,416 ft2 to 2,378 ft2. It is located in Cleveland County.
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Median Price: $331,250 |
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Allendale Estates is a single-family home community in Shelby, North Carolina, built between 1959 and 2019. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,389 ft2 to 2,378 ft2.
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Apple Hill is a single-family home community in Shelby, North Carolina, built between 1989 and 1992. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,296 ft2 to 1,805 ft2.
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Median Price: $270,000 |
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Apple Hill Acres is a single-family home community in Shelby, North Carolina, built between 1990 and 1992. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,118 ft2 to 1,428 ft2. It is located in Cleveland County.
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Beaver Dam Estates is a single-family home community in Shelby, North Carolina, built between 1949 and 2005. It currently has 2 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $289,500. The homes range in size from 1,133 ft2 to 2,018 ft2. It is located in Cleveland County.
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Median Price: $260,000 |
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Market Trends
Shelby home sales for the month of December stayed the same in volume when compared to last year, while the median sale price rose by 12.3% from $259,000 to $290,875. House sales stayed the same, while the median sale price rose by 12.3% from $259,000 to $290,875.
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Nearby Golf Courses
201 Deerbrook Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
Par 72 • 72 holes • 6950 yards
1108 Costner Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
Par 70 • 70 holes • 6238 yards
3005 Longwood Drive, Shelby, NC 28151
Par 72 • 72 holes • 6555 yards
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Real Estate News
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Shelby had 17 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 9 to Thursday, January 15, including including 17 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Shelby had 7 new construction homes during the week of Wednesday, January 7 to Tuesday, January 13, including 7 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ...
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Shelby had only 1 new home backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, January 6 to Monday, January 12, and it was a single family ...
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Shelby had 5 sales during the week of Tuesday, January 6 to Monday, January 12, including including 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $239,333, ...
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Shelby had 16 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, January 2 to Thursday, January 8, including including 14 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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