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Cleveland NC Real Estate Market Report – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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Homes for sale in Cleveland, NC — Mantle Realty

Cleveland is a small western Rowan County town on US-70, sitting comfortably between Statesville and Salisbury with an easygoing, country-town feel.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value, understanding the Cleveland market helps you make smarter moves.

Let's break it down.

What's Happening in Cleveland NC

  • Home Prices: Cleveland's rural-town setting keeps values approachable, and buyers often find more land and space than they'd expect for the money.
  • Inventory: As a small town, its listing supply stays modest, so a desirable home can attract quick interest.
  • Days on Market: Move-in-ready properties tend to sell at a healthy clip, while unique rural homes may take their time finding the right buyer.
  • Buyer Demand: Consistent interest from buyers who want small-town peace with two cities within easy reach.

Who's Moving to Cleveland?

Its spot between Statesville and Salisbury is the big draw—buyers come from both directions, plus the wider Mooresville area, looking for a quieter home base with quick I-40 and US-70 access. That in-between location means jobs, shopping, and the lake country are never far away.

Local families, meanwhile, appreciate staying put in a town where everybody waves and the pace never rushes. Cleveland's country character is exactly why they don't leave.

Why This Market Report Matters

Cleveland is its own market, shaped more by its small-town supply than by the swings of nearby cities. The live numbers below tell the real story, updated as it happens.

Thinking about buying or selling in Cleveland? We track it daily, backed by real local numbers.

Let's talk about your goals and what's actually happening in the Cleveland market—reach out to the Mantle Realty team anytime.

Market at a glance

Over the last 6 months, homes sold for 96.5% of list price in 100 days on average.

Average price, last 12 months

What sellers asked vs. what homes actually sold for, by closing month.

List · $542K Sold · $535K
$560K$400K$240K$80K
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep

Homes sold per month

Closed sales, last 12 months.

Sold tab (last 6 months) Earlier

Peak: 9 sales in Oct. Last month: 6.

Where the market stands

All homes in this report, by status.

78homes
Active43 · 55%
Under contract3 · 4%
Sold (6 mo)32 · 41%

Buyer's or seller's market?

Months it would take to sell every active home at the pace of the last 6 months.

8.3months of inventory
Seller's, under 4BalancedBuyer's, over 6

Buyers have room to negotiate in this market.

Average price by status

Active$490K
Under contract$209K
Sold$271K

Average days on market

Active135 days
Under contract100 days
Sold100 days

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Active homes

Currently for sale
Homes for sale 43
Average list price $490,205
Avg. days on market 135 days
Avg. price per ft² Not enough data
Avg. living area Not enough data
Avg. beds / baths Not enough data

Price vs. living area

Each dot is a home. Hover a dot for its address, click it to see the home.

Not enough data to chart this.

How long homes have been listed

Number of homes by days on market.

Bedroom mix

Number of homes by bedroom count.

Not enough data to chart this.

Highest price per ft²

Top 7 homes in this status.

1565 Shinnville Road$1,461
113 Birchbend None$545
1086 Shinnville Road$447
846 Barry Oak Road$436
2665 Umberger Road$312
215 Cal Kennedy Road$290
503 Cliff Ridge Drive$290

All active listings

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AddressBedsBathsLiving ft²List price$ / ft²Days on market
1565 Shinnville RoadCleveland, NC 27013 563,422$4,999,999$1,461625 days
113 Birchbend NoneCleveland, SC 29635 346,047$3,300,000$54592 days
846 Barry Oak RoadCleveland, NC 27013 332,374$1,035,999$43622 days
1086 Shinnville RoadCleveland, NC 27013 332,229$997,000$44726 days
2665 Umberger RoadCleveland, NC 27013 433,116$975,000$31234 days
1575 Shinnville RoadCleveland, NC 27013 453,422$875,000$255608 days
1318 Ostwalt Amity RoadCleveland, NC 27013 —3—$750,000—190 days
1318 Ostwalt Amity RoadCleveland, NC 27013 337,920$750,000$94225 days
215 Cal Kennedy RoadCleveland, NC 27013 322,254$655,000$29062 days
503 Cliff Ridge DriveCleveland, SC 29635 332,199$639,000$29062 days
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The information from this search is provided by the High 'Country Multiple Listing Service. Please be aware that not all listings produced from this search will be of this real estate company. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Please verify all property information before entering into a purchase.”

Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .