A small rail town in North Carolina
Grover is a small railway town in the Foothills region of North Carolina. Linda Ford, an experienced Realtor with Coldwell Banker Mountain View, says that people moving here are looking for relatively affordable homes away from the city. “I’ve sold homes to people over 20 years ago, and they are still living there,” Ford says. “It’s a very rural community that's right on the South Carolina border.” The town, established in 1885, was named after President Grover Cleveland. The community reaches one square mile, with a few homes and businesses along Main Street. Train tracks stretch along the main route. Norfolk Southern freight trains are frequently seen along the railways in Grover.
Buyers find comparatively lower-priced homes in Grover
Homes in Grover are single-story residences with paved driveways and carports. Houses include Craftsman bungalows, Minimal Traditional dwellings and ranch styles. Here, properties are priced below the metro average. “A three-bedroom and two-bath home can cost $300,000 in Grover. But the same house would be $450,000 in Charlotte,” Ford says. Homes range in price between $250,000 and $300,000. However, Grover properties don’t enter the market often. Buyers can also purchase parcels of land; many of these lots are zoned for residential and commercial use.
During the late summer, the drinking water in Grover may have an earthy taste or odor due to lake turnover. The local government continues to monitor the water’s safety and drinkability. Cleveland County has a history of heavy rain and flash floods, which can impact properties. The region is also affected by severe weather, like hurricanes.
Main Street business and light industrial companies
Grover has a few commercial options inside the community. Most local businesses are near Main Street, such as the tattoo shop, Ink-n-It. Hammy Downs sells repurposed children's clothes. Carolina Crossing Restaurant serves breakfast food, pizzas and southern-style items. A Dollar General stands on Cleveland Avenue. Shoppers can reach Walmart Neighborhood Market or Food Lion about 7 miles away in Kings Mountain. Grover also contains industrial and logistic properties to the south. Some companies occupy the older, brick-cladded buildings on Laurel Avenue.
Grover Elementary is a part of the community
Families can apply on Cleveland County Schools’ website for out-of-zone requests; however, most students will enroll in nearby public schools. Grover Elementary, a part of the community, has a B-plus rating from Niche. Other children can attend school about 10 miles away in Kings Mountain. The A-minus-rated Kings Mountain Intermediate accepts students from fifth to sixth grade. Kings Mountain Middle and Kings Mountain High have B-plus ratings.
Visiting Grover Municipal Park and nearby natural spaces
Grover Municipal Park is the only green space in town. The gravel parking lot leads to an open field and a baseball diamond. About 7 miles east are access points to Crowders Mountain State Park, off Vandyke and Galilee Church roads. The natural space is a popular hiking destination for its sweeping mountainous views. Kings Mountain National Military Park is about 5 miles across the border in South Carolina. The national park memorializes a Revolutionary War battleground with an on-site museum, a self-guided trail and several monuments.
Local churches and getting on I-85
Grover has multiple houses of worship, including Clearview Baptist Church and St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. The Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ford says locals can get to South Carolina in five minutes. Interstate 85 and U.S. Route 29 cross the state line on the town's southeastern side. The nearest gas station sits just across the state line. Amtrak uses the rail lines operated by Norfolk Southern; however, commuters must hop on a train about 20 miles away in Gastonia.
Written By
Ashley Kennedy
