
Land
$100,000
417 Davis Road
Shelby, NC 28152
5.5 ac · 1 mo ago
Meadow Woods in Shelby reads like a stretch of open ground with room to breathe.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Meadow Woods, Shelby
Meadow Woods in Shelby reads like a stretch of open ground with room to breathe. The prevailing mood is rural and understated, shaped by larger parcels, simple access via Davis Road, and a housing pattern that leans heavily toward land rather than a dense built-out subdivision. Recent activity points to modest pricing and straightforward use, with mobile homes allowed and several parcels described as suitable for simple country living.
"Open land and practical lots define the feel here more than a traditional neighborhood layout."
This is not a place of uniform streets and repeated floor plans. Meadow Woods is primarily a land community, and the homes that do appear are recent manufactured residences rather than older brick stock or attached housing. The newest recorded homes date to 2024, while the earliest recent construction dates to 2020, which gives the area a fresh, utilitarian feel. Lots are generous, averaging about two-thirds of an acre, and some parcels are notably larger, offering flexibility for those who want space for outbuildings, gardening, or a more open setting. Interior descriptions lean practical: open layouts, island kitchens, central heat and air, and clean, neutral finishes.
There is little in the way of shared amenity infrastructure here, and that is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a low-fuss setting. Instead of clubhouses or pools, Meadow Woods offers open land, private septic systems, public water in some homes, and a setting where the daily rhythm feels tied to the land itself. The area’s appeal comes from its simplicity: larger lots, flexible use, and a country backdrop just outside Shelby. Recent pricing has ranged from small land tracts to newer manufactured homes, reinforcing the sense that this is a place for practical living rather than layered amenities.
"It is a straightforward pocket of Shelby-area land with room for a home, a yard, and a bit of elbow room."
Meadow Woods sits in South Shelby along Davis Road in Cleveland County, not far from Shelby. The location is defined more by its local-road setting than by a long list of nearby destinations, though the remarks consistently emphasize that it is convenient to town. School assignments commonly point to Township Three Elementary, Crest Middle, and Crest High, placing the community within the Crest school corridor. For buyers who want a Shelby address with a more open, rural edge, Meadow Woods offers that balance: close enough to reach town, but with a distinctly spacious feel once you turn onto Davis Road.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Shelby
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Aug 3 2026 | $52,000 | 66 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Jul 7 2025 | $215,000 | 68 | 1,440 sq ft | 100.0% | $149 |
| | Jan 31 2025 | $215,000 | 105 | 1,495 sq ft | 100.0% | $144 |
| | Jan 10 2025 | $165,000 | 19 | 1,512 sq ft | 86.9% | $109 |
| | Oct 30 2020 | $25,000 | 142 | — | 94.3% | — |
Closed sales from MLS history for Meadow Woods, Shelby
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
+1 outside price range.
The Meadow Woods real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 68 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.