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North Carolina land acquisition & development
The next step
for your land.
We buy land, unlock its potential, and bring homesites and development opportunities to market across North Carolina.
LAND ACQUISITION · ENTITLEMENT · DEVELOPMENT
ROOTED IN NORTH CAROLINACatawba · Iredell · Lincoln · Gaston · Rowan & surrounding areas
For landowners
Ready to sell?
Let’s talk land.
Whether it’s a vacant lot, inherited acreage, or a larger tract with development potential, we’d like to hear about it. We evaluate each property on its own merits and discuss a purchase that makes sense for both sides.
Vacant lotsResidential acreageInherited landDevelopment tracts
We evaluate the opportunity
We look at access, utilities, zoning, and the land’s potential, then discuss whether it fits our acquisition focus.
Agree on the next step
If there’s a fit, we work through an offer, due diligence, and a closing timeline together.
More than a land buyer
See the potential.
Do the groundwork.
Next Step Land acquires underutilized land and creates value by entitling and developing it toward its highest and best use.
Led by Nick Medlin, our work connects land acquisition with practical construction experience—from evaluating a tract and coordinating approvals to preparing homesites for their next chapter.
Selected project focus
Land. A plan. A path forward.
From small residential divisions to larger entitlement opportunities, our work starts with understanding what a property can become.
Featured project · Bessemer City area · Gaston County
Subdivision, rezoning & site preparationMauney Road homesites
From overgrown land to cleared homesites
Before and after site clearing · Two aerial perspectives
A subdivision completed in 2026 created two residential homesites on Mauney Road. The project also included clearing and a successful rezoning from R-1 to R-2 to allow doublewide manufactured homes. Both lots have perked, with soil evaluation results indicating suitability for 3–4-bedroom septic systems. Final system design and bedroom capacity are subject to permitting.
2-lot subdivision / R-2 rezoning / Perked for 3–4 bedroomsAsk about this project ↗
Sherrills Ford · Catawba County
Three-lot minor subdivisionMount Pleasant Road homesites
A 6.74-acre tract divided into three residential homesites on Mount Pleasant Road, with an approved subdivision plat, a new shared gravel access road, clearing, and site preparation.
Lot 1: 2.17 acres · Lot 2: 2.00 acres · Lot 3: 2.57 acres
Approximate gross areas shown on the approved plat.Ask about these homesites ↗
Approximate gross areas shown on the approved plat.Ask about these homesites ↗
Before site improvements
Before photos · July 2026 · Prior to site improvements
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From wooded acreage to accessible homesites
After photos · October 2026 · Clearing & shared gravel road
View 3 more after photos
Claremont · Catawba County
Three-lot subdivision & shared roadVilas Drive homesites
A residential subdivision creating three acreage homesites on Vilas Drive. Improvements include a new shared gravel access road and partial clearing, with trees retained throughout much of the property.
3 homesites / New shared road / Partial clearingAsk about these homesites ↗
Before the shared road & clearing
Before photos · June 2026 · Wooded acreage prior to improvements
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A new way into the property
After photos · Shared road installation & partial clearing · October 2026
Newton · Catawba County
Residential entitlement · In progressSigmon Farms
Approximately 16.7 acres in Newton, being advanced through annexation and residential rezoning. A preliminary plan explores a 57-lot neighborhood, connecting an existing open tract with its next residential use.
Approximately 16.7 acres / 57 proposed lots / Entitlement in progressDiscuss this opportunity ↗
The property today. The possibilities ahead.
Existing site aerials · May 2026 · Prior to horizontal development
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A plan for the next chapter
The preliminary rezoning layout shows 57 proposed lots, streets, open space, and stormwater areas. Final yield, layout, and development remain subject to review and approvals.
Mauney Road images are actual before and after photos. Mount Pleasant Road images show the property before and after clearing and shared road improvements. Vilas Drive images show the property before and after shared road installation and partial clearing. Sigmon Farms aerials show the existing site; its development plan is preliminary. Contact us for current availability, pricing, and property-specific approvals.
For buyers & builders
Find land for
your next move.
Looking for a place to build, or your next development opportunity? We sell individual homesites and land advanced through entitlement and development.
Ask about existing properties and upcoming opportunities in our pipeline. Availability, pricing, and the stage of improvements vary by property.
Ask about land for sale ↗Individual homesites
Residential lots and acreage for buyers planning their next home and builders looking for their next project.
Entitled land
Tracts advanced through zoning and subdivision approvals, with the specific approval status provided for each opportunity.
Developed lots
Land with sitework and infrastructure improvements. Ask about completed work and what remains before construction.
Build the next chapter together
Local opportunities.
Aligned relationships.
We welcome conversations with builders, land professionals, and capital partners who see opportunity in North Carolina land.
Builders & land professionals
Discuss homesite needs, land opportunities, or a tract that could benefit from entitlement and development work.
Start a conversation ↗Capital partners
Connect with Nick to discuss our development approach and potential project relationships.
Connect with Nick ↗Take the next step
Buying or selling?
Let’s take the next step.
Tell us about land you want to sell, or the location and type of property you want to buy. For sales inquiries, include “Land for sale” in your message. Builders and potential partners are welcome, too.
Prefer email? nextsteplandllc@gmail.com
What types of land do you consider?
We consider vacant residential lots, acreage, inherited property, and tracts with development potential. Suitability depends on location, access, utilities, zoning, and other property conditions.
Does my property need development approvals?
You’re welcome to reach out before approvals are in place. Evaluating the path through planning and entitlement is part of our approach.
What should I include in my inquiry?
Please share your name, contact information, the property’s address or parcel number, approximate acreage, and any timing or price expectations.