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Homes for Sale in Denton, NC

Tucked into the southern tip of Davidson County, Denton is a small town with a big personality and a genuinely rural setting. Here the county trades subdivisions for acreage, farmhouses, and wooded parcels, making it a favorite for buyers who want elbow room, a slower pace, and a real Main Street. Homes range from tidy in-town cottages near the square to large-lot country properties on the outskirts. If land and quiet are high on your list, Denton rewards a closer look on the interactive map above.

Popular Denton Neighborhoods

  • Downtown Denton — the walkable town center, where shops, boutiques, and galleries line the old Main Street grid.
  • The FarmPark Side — rural residential streets near Denton FarmPark that blend longtime farmhouses with newer builds.
  • Denton's Uwharrie Fringe — large-acreage, wooded parcels stretching south and east toward the Uwharrie National Forest.

Life in Denton

Denton is best known for Denton FarmPark, home each summer to the Southeast Old Threshers' Reunion, the region's largest gathering of vintage steam, farm, and gas-powered machinery. Downtown you'll find the Denton Historical Museum and a friendly small-town core, while the Uwharrie National Forest and High Rock Lake sit about fifteen minutes away for hiking, boating, and fishing. Students attend Davidson County Schools, with Denton Elementary feeding South Davidson Middle and High right in town.

Buying or Selling in Denton?

Browse current Denton listings on the map above, and if you're considering selling, request a free home valuation to see where your property stands. Denton is a drive from our nearest branch, but our Lexington office at 7224 Old US Hwy 52 covers this end of Davidson County and knows rural and acreage sales well. Get in touch and a Mantle Realty agent will guide you from first showing to closing.

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1661 Sierra Trace  Road, Denton
$32,999
4435900 MLS
Located in the desirable Springs at High Rock Lake community, this 3.93-acre wooded lot offers a peaceful, private setting surrounded by the natural beauty of North Carolina. With plenty of space to create your ideal mountain retreat or future homesite, the property provides a great opportunity to enjoy country living in a community filled with amenities. Residents have access to a mountaintop swimming pool, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse featuring breathtaking panoramic views of High Rock Lake and the surrounding landscape. Additional amenities include convenient boat and RV storage, making it easy to enjoy the area's outdoor recreational opportunities. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this spacious property offers the perfect combination of privacy, natural surroundings, and community amenities. Listing is for land only and comes As Is. I MAKE IT MY POLICY TO PUT ALL KNOWN INFORMATION ABOUT EACH LOT IN THE WRITE-UP DETAILS, SO IF YOU DON’T SEE THE ANSWER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR , PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY TO GATHER INFORMATION. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHEN BUYING OR SELLING VACANT OR RAW LAND THIS IS USUALLY THE CASE. THE LISTING AGENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS LISTING AND IS TO BE HELD HARMLESS OF ANY MISREPRESENTATION. BUYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE TO MAKE SURE THE LOT IS A GOOD FIT. SELLERS HAVE STATED THAT THEY WISH TO SELECT THE TITLE AGENCY FOR CLOSING. THEY ARE WILLING TO COVER THAT COST AT CLOSING. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. THIS IS A FLAT FEE LIMITED-SERVICE LISTING.

1661 Sierra Trace Road, Denton

Listing courtesy of MRE Brokerage Services LLC. 513-653-3427

1186 Denton  Road, Denton
$500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4423880 MLS
Welcome to “The Daniel House,” a charming 1923 farmhouse set on 5.59 beautiful acres. Period craftsmanship shines through original hardwood floors, beadboard details, and a deep wraparound porch with sweeping views of the property. The home features three operational fireplaces converted to natural gas, including one in the main-level primary bedroom. The updated kitchen offers abundant counter and cabinet space, a new smooth-top electric range and oven, a refrigerator, and a movable island with a butcher-block top. The upper level offers two bedrooms, a full bathroom and another room (4th bedroom by period standards) currently used as a hobby and painting studio. Additional highlights include a spacious walk-in wraparound attic; an 18-by-25-foot carport; a brick patio; an electrified workshop; two storage sheds; a barn/stable; and a stocked rear pond where you can try your hand at fishing. Property features an abundance of fruit trees - black walnut, pecan, fig, cherry, plum, apple, pear, and peach - along with raspberry and blueberry bushes. A 30-amp outlet on the side of the home provides an RV hookup. Updates include new plumbing and vanities (2011), vinyl windows (2017), electrical rewiring (before 2018), a new septic system (2018), floor releveling and support (2019), new vapor barrier (2020), new 5-inch gutters and downspouts (2023), new HVAC systems on both levels and a new metal roof (2024), and a rebuilt porch (2025). The front-den TV, hot tub, and a home warranty are included.

1186 Denton Road, Denton

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Lake Norman. daveedwards@kw.com

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