Farmer Housing
Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County
Updated Jan 28, 2025
Available
- 6 Total acres
- 3 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 2 Acres of fenced pasture
- 0 Acres of unfenced hayland
Clear Creek Garden & Field
Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County
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Market farm/homestead on 5.7 acres, USDA zone 8a, producing 4 seasons of vegetables, berries, herbs, flowers by sustainable practice in proximity to Mint Hill, Charlotte & Uptown, Matthews, Concord, UNC Charlotte and I-485. Clear Creek has vended produce at nearby markets, CSAs, UPick, produce stands. The entire site is fenced with a perimeter 4'-6' fence, which secures farm animals and keeps out deer. Property includes remodeled brick ranch, cultivated agriculture beds, pasture, native plants & gardens, woodlands and 6 outbuildings including barn, chicken coop and art studio.The west field is planted for year around growing with OMRI amended beds. Automatic, computer underground irrigation system, and well water zoned for 16 beds. Full crop rotation history. GAP certified. Perennials include asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, figs, herbs and cut flowers. High tunnels or greenhouses are possible. Ranch home is 2763 sq ft with open living, dining, kitchen, den and 3bedrooms/3baths, office, 2 car side load garage, canopy for 2 vehicles. (see attached full description in photos)
Property features
Feature details
Tractor, mower, cultivator, seeder, all hand tools, crop and row covers, computer irrigation, plant supports in garden shed with stockade storage. Well water with 4 hydrants site wide. Small barn and breezeway with chicken coop and run. Shop with workbench, art studio with lighting, tabletops, cabinets.
Current production on farm
Production details
Four-season produce, cut flowers, herbs, for the market. Currently fallow, overseeded with ladino red clover. Irrigation computer, and equipment ready to resume growing. Full seasonal crop rotations with weekly sweet corn harvests by hand. And weekly farmers markets with greens, tomatoes, cukes, herbs, root vegetables, okra, potatoes and cut flower bouquets.
Pasture area has mature early season blueberries with strong picking weeks May-June. Blackberries as well.
Current & past farming practices
Practice details
- After initial sod busting (about 12 years ago) the omri amendments applied as each crop succeeded and our growing abilities with the computer irrigation (less time hand-watering) the number of produce beds and areas expanded greatly. Annual soil tests were helpful as beds are amended in the 6.8 ph soil. Allowing a good rotation of crops with record keeping. Currently a few beds can be grown for homestead use OR more beds as outside markets may require. Laying hens (up to 30) are essential (and fun with our children) as the cost of eggs goes way up.
Opportunity
Sale
$840,000
Property Appraised
$524,000
Opportunity details
Will be ready for sale sometime in April 2025.
Additional Details
Additional information about this property
Great neighbors, a few farmers and ranchers nearby, with ready access to growing small town Mint Hill, and Charlotte/UNC Charlotte for continuing employment nearby. There is a significant population of native plants, shrubs and trees - some we planted, some already here, in the garden areas and forest trails. (A native plant sanctuary application is in the works.) Pollinators are very attracted here. We are most interested in a succession farmer who will continue providing fresh, nutritious food for the community-or homestead, and will be a good steward of the farmland.