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🏞️ Where to buy dirt in the Upstate

April 25, 2023 • 
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
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Arial view of plot of land on the market via Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

Pat McNamara + Amy Hammond’s 157-acre Westminster listing boasts a 5-acre pond and offers the perfect location to build a private retreat to live, raise livestock, hunt, play + relax.

Photo by Van Sullivan

Land can be a fantastic investment — especially when inventory is down. Luckily, Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has a few land Realtors/Brokers with plots for sale around the Upstate.

If you’re on the hunt, take a look at land:

Looking for a commercial opportunity? Check out this vacant commercial lot in Greenville.

If you’re ready to dive into the world of land investing, lean on the experts at Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty and learn more about Upstate opportunities.*

How to buy dirt

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