
$330,000 $265/sqft
480 Cruse Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,243 sqft · 1992 · 2 mo ago
Country Acres feels like a pocket of Salisbury where open space still sets the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Country Acres, Salisbury
Country Acres feels like a pocket of Salisbury where open space still sets the tone. Homes sit on generous lots, many with long driveways, broad front yards, and a distinctly residential, country-leaning setting that stands apart from tighter in-town neighborhoods. The street mix of Cline Drive, Cruse Road, and Quail Ridge Run gives the community a familiar, lived-in rhythm, with ranches and Cape Cods that have been updated over time rather than replaced by newer, larger-scale development.
"Spacious lots and a relaxed rural edge give Country Acres its lasting appeal."
This is primarily a single-family neighborhood, and the architecture leans toward practical, comfortable layouts. Most homes were built from the 1980s through the mid-2000s, with 3-bedroom, 2-bath floor plans showing up again and again. You’ll see a mix of brick ranches, traditional homes, and a few properties with sunrooms, covered porches, screened porches, or bonus spaces above the garage. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and garages are common, often paired with carports or extra parking pads.
The lots are a major part of the story here. With an average size of roughly three-quarters of an acre, Country Acres gives homeowners room for fenced yards, storage buildings, patios, and outdoor gathering spaces. The setting feels established and unforced, with mature trees, level ground in places, and enough breathing room between homes to keep the neighborhood from feeling crowded.
Country Acres is the kind of place where outdoor living comes naturally. Covered porches, decks, fire pits, screened rooms, and backyard patios show up often, and several homes add useful extras like sheds, outbuildings, and workshop-style storage. The neighborhood’s appeal is less about shared resort-style amenities and more about what each property offers on its own: usable land, flexible parking, and room to spread out. One of the clearest patterns is how often sellers highlight updated flooring, refreshed kitchens, and move-in-ready improvements alongside those larger lots.
"This is a neighborhood built around space, porches, and everyday practicality."
Country Acres sits in the Salisbury area near the Old Concord Road corridor, with easy reach to I-85 and major highways. Listings note quick access to downtown Salisbury, and some also point to convenient commuting toward Concord and even Charlotte or Winston-Salem. That makes the location feel well connected without giving up the more open, country setting that defines the neighborhood.
School coverage is consistently tied to China Grove Elementary, Southeast Middle, and Jesse Carson High, with several remarks also referencing the Carson school district and Southeast/Carson school area. Nearby references in the listings include shopping, major highways, and downtown Salisbury, which helps explain the community’s practical appeal for everyday errands and regional travel alike.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Salisbury
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23 recently sold in Country Acres, Salisbury
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Sep 26 2025 | $257,000 | 157 | 1,444 sq ft | 100.0% | $178 |
| | Oct 21 2024 | $325,000 | 113 | 1,729 sq ft | 98.5% | $188 |
| | Nov 10 2022 | $245,000 | 36 | 1,237 sq ft | 102.9% | $198 |
| | Aug 23 2021 | $289,000 | 39 | 2,067 sq ft | 101.4% | $140 |
| | Dec 9 2020 | $240,000 | 51 | 1,825 sq ft | 102.2% | $132 |
| | May 20 2020 | $156,000 | 42 | 1,311 sq ft | 100.0% | $119 |
| | Jan 21 2020 | $230,500 | 61 | 2,032 sq ft | 94.9% | $113 |
| | Sep 27 2019 | $239,500 | 71 | 1,683 sq ft | 100.0% | $142 |
| | May 21 2019 | $168,900 | 55 | 1,344 sq ft | 100.0% | $126 |
| | Mar 16 2018 | $153,500 | 45 | 1,400 sq ft | 103.7% | $110 |
| | Jan 3 2018 | $225,000 | 84 | 2,379 sq ft | 95.7% | $95 |
| | Jul 31 2017 | $120,000 | 51 | 1,532 sq ft | 101.7% | $78 |
| | Jul 31 2017 | $120,000 | 51 | 1,532 sq ft | 101.7% | $78 |
| | Mar 14 2017 | $152,000 | 166 | 1,257 sq ft | 98.1% | $121 |
| | Aug 2 2016 | $125,000 | 55 | 1,224 sq ft | 94.1% | $102 |
| | Aug 2 2016 | $125,000 | 55 | 1,224 sq ft | 94.1% | $102 |
| | Jul 15 2016 | $183,500 | 32 | 1,683 sq ft | 102.2% | $109 |
| | Apr 18 2016 | $155,000 | 264 | 1,696 sq ft | 96.9% | $91 |
| | Apr 18 2016 | $155,000 | 264 | 1,696 sq ft | 96.9% | $91 |
| | Jun 6 2014 | $157,000 | 364 | 1,574 sq ft | 100.0% | $100 |
| | Jun 6 2014 | $157,000 | 365 | 1,574 sq ft | 100.0% | $100 |
| | Nov 21 2012 | $168,000 | 117 | 2,032 sq ft | 96.1% | $83 |
| | Nov 21 2012 | $168,000 | 117 | 2,032 sq ft | 96.1% | $83 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Country Acres, Salisbury
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Country Acres real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 55 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.