
Land with Home for Sale in Monroe, North Carolina
1721 E Highway 218, Monroe, NC 28110
If you've been dreaming of wide-open land, usable pastures, and the freedom to spread out while still enjoying the comfort of a well-equipped home, this Monroe property delivers. Imagine pulling through your private gated entrance, down your own driveway, onto 18.5 acres of your fully fenced private property. There are sectioned pastures-ready for animals, farming, or simply enjoying the space and privacy. This is the kind of property where you can truly build the lifestyle you want. The home offers everyday comfort with 4 bedrooms, a cozy family room with a fireplace, a large living room, a dining room, and a spacious kitchen perfect for cooking while family or friends sit at the table in the separate breakfast area. A relaxing sunroom overlooks the pasture land, giving you a peaceful place to unwind and take in the views. The home also includes a 2-car garage on the main level with epoxy floors. There is also a spacious basement (2,286 sq ft total) that provides a large heated/finished flex room plus unfinished areas for storage. It features an additional 1-car garage-perfect for extra storage, equipment, or a project space. Whether you need room for vehicles, tools, or recreational gear, there's space to make it work. For hobbyists or anyone who loves to work with their hands, the massive 1,500 sq ft workshop with two bay doors is a standout feature. It's ideal for working on cars, woodworking, or running a home-based business without sacrificing space or convenience. The large 1,500 sq ft barn, complete with five wide-access doors, provides excellent storage for farm equipment, tractors, or trailers. While it's not set up with stables, it offers incredible flexibility for a variety of agricultural or storage needs. You'll also find a 1,250 sq ft lean-to for additional covered storage, plus a thoughtfully designed chicken coop "condo" with power, water, 12 nest spaces for laying hens and small cage, and an outdoor 10'x33' open chicken run with netting covering overhead-perfect for keeping hens (and even a rooster) comfortable and secure. With multiple fenced sections of pasture, this property is ready for livestock, rotation grazing, or simply enjoying the open land. It's a rare opportunity to own a property that balances privacy, functionality, and the freedom of country living-all just outside of town. Don't wait because this property simply has it all - schedule your showing today and make this beauty your next home!
Location
- Street address
- 1721 E Highway 218
- County
- Union County
- Elevation
- 552 feet
Directions
FROM CHARLOTTE: US-74 E/E Independence Blvd/E Independence Fwy toward Monroe. Take exit 253B for I-485 N toward Outer/Greensboro. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-485/I-485 Outer. Take exit 44 for NC-218 toward Mint Hill. Turn right onto NC-218 E/Fairview Rd. Continue to follow NC-218 E for approximately 3 miles. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto NC-218. Cross over Hwy 601/Concord Hwy. Property will be on the left at 1721 E Highway 218.
Property details
- Acreage
- 18.5 acres
- Zoning
- AU5
- MLS #
- CMLS 4371626
- Posted
Parcels
- 08-120-020
Legal description
PURSER 1721 HWY 218 EAST 01721 HWY 218 EAST
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Features
- Cleared, Creek/ Stream, Level, Pasture, Private, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Open, Underground/Basement
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Porch
- Structures
- Storage, Workshop
- Features
- Fence, Livestock Run in
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick Full
- Windows
- Window Treatments
Interior
- Room Count
- 15
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown, Cable Prewire, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Fairview | Elementary |
| Piedmont | Middle |
| Piedmont | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | New listing | $990,000 | — | CMLS |














































