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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.

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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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1347 Newsome  Road, Denton
$1,775,000
4353367 MLS
A Rare Chance to Own nearly 35 Acres of Waterfront Paradise in southern Davidson County Opportunities like this don't come around twice. Imagine owning nearly 35 acres of beautiful, rolling land in southern Davidson County. This isn't just a piece of property; it’s a place where your family’s future begins. With 1,800n +/- feet of water frontage on Ellis Creek, you have direct access to the Tucker Town Reservoir and the Yadkin River right from your own backyard. A Legacy in the Making The land is filled with wide, open fields that were once used for hay production. These sun-drenched pastures are ready for whatever you can dream up. Whether you want to watch your horses graze at sunset or build a private family compound where everyone has their own space, this land can handle it. The 1921 Farmhouse: Standing on the property is a classic home built in 1921. It is in livable condition and full of history. You can live in it while you build your dream home, or renovate it into a charming guest quarters. Ready to Build: You won’t have to wonder if the land is "good." A soil scientist has already tested it, and the large majority of the property is ready to pass a perc test for septic systems. Easy Access: With paved road frontage on two sides, getting in and out is simple. Nature at Your Doorstep If you love the outdoors, you are in the heart of it all. You are just a short drive away from Badin Lake, High Rock Lake, the Uwharrie Mountain Range and the Uwharrie National Forest. You can spend your mornings hiking the Uwharrie Mountains and your afternoons boating on the deep waters of the creek. While it feels like a private escape, you are still relatively close to everything. This property is an easy commute to Denton, Lexington, Asheboro, Albemarle, Salisbury, Concord, Greensboro and even Charlotte, all within an hour or less drive. What Will You Create? This is a "once in a lifetime" property because of its size and its water. It is perfect for: A Private Luxury Estate: Privacy with a view that never gets old. A Professional Horse Farm: Tons of space for stalls and riding. A Waterfront Community: A perfect spot for a high-end neighborhood. Don't let this chance slip away. Land with this much water frontage and history is hard to find and even harder to let go. Call Jimmy today and schedule your private tour of this extraordinary property. Property Notes 8 miles to Denton 18 miles to Albemarle 22 miles to Salisbury 23 miles to Lexington 27 miles to Asheboro 30 miles to Concord 48 miles to Greensboro 55 miles to Charlotte 1,150 +/- feet of paved road frontage on Newsome Road 1,490 +/- feet of paved road frontage on Stokes Road Current Zoning: RS 4BR/1BA home built in 1921 is in good, living condition Well and septic in place for the current home Former brick smokehouse is being used for outside storage 1,800 +/- feet of shoreline on Ellis Creek Ellis Creek is 35 feet deep in the main channel Soil survey map is located in the property documents Elementary school: Denton Elementary School Middle school: South Davidson Middle School High school: South Davidson High School 3D property tour https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/3bb08158-85b4-4a1c-80c3-5b3ec8ac8b40?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano

1347 Newsome Road, Denton

Listing courtesy of Mossy Oak Properties Land and Farms Realty. jimmyunderwood@mossyoakproperties.com

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