ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Beautiful ~ 62 acres bordered by 0.4 miles of Buffalo Creek with lovely 1860s farm house, multiple outbuildings, and over 1100 ft of road frontage along Merton Road in the peaceful countryside outside of Fallston. Well-maintained home has original 5 panel solid wood doors & wainscoting. Living room w/ fireplace, dining room, den w/ fireplace. Updated kitchen w/ oak cabinets, granite, pendant lighting, & stainless steel appliances. Large utility room off kitchen. One bedroom on main, 3 bedrooms and bonus room upstairs. Neat and clean. Newer windows. HUGE ~2500 sf workshop w/ garage bay, electricity and water. Also, THREE CAR detached garage for additional space. Large 4 stall shed and additional storage trailer and outbuildings. Some acreage is planted with pines and in the forestry program giving tax benefits. Land could be cleared for livestock or pasture. Build a family compound or your dream cabin in the woods by the creek. Call for more information!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
61.98 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,483
Year built
1860
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Cleveland County
APN
35468
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 11 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Room Level: Upper
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Utility Room, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 12
Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Workshop, Other - See Remarks
Zoning Specification: R
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Level, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 62
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: County Water
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
Restrictions Description: Seller says land is currently in Forestry Program
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Fallston School
Middle Or Junior High School: Burns Middle
High School: Burns
Location Information
Directions: From Shelby, take Hwy 18/Fallston Road toward Fallston. Pass through Fallston and turn right on Merton Road. Home is on the right. Follow the PAVED DRIVEWAY to the main house. Do not take the gravel drive--it goes to neighbor's house.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,483
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 61.98 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Cleveland County
APN: 35468
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2513
Living Area: 2513
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,513
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1113
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1400
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
Security Features: Security System
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100682
List Team Mls Id: R41155
Around this home
Schools
Fallston Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Burns Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Burns High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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