Gaston Real Estate
Gaston, in southern Lexington County, offers affordable homes and rural acreage with a straightforward commute to Columbia and West Columbia. It is a budget-friendly Midlands option with room to spread out.
Gaston market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Gaston, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Gaston
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Recently sold in Gaston
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Gaston
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Gaston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
- District
- Lexington 04
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Lexington 04
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Lexington 04
Commute
Real drive time from Gaston's center to Downtown Columbia.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Gaston, from Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Cities near Gaston
ZIP codes in Gaston
Gaston real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Gaston right now?+
There are currently 40 active listings in Gaston, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Gaston?+
The median list price for active listings in Gaston is $239,430. Homes are spending an average of 41 days on market.
Is Gaston's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Gaston have risen 2.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Gaston?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Gaston are None, THE VILLAGE AT GLENN HILLS, HERON POINTE.
What schools serve Gaston?+
The closest public schools to Gaston's center are Lexington Four Early Childhood Center, Frances F. Mack Intermediate, Swansea High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Gaston walkable?+
Gaston's center has a walkability score of 9 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Gaston?+
The typical drive from Gaston's center to Downtown Columbia is about 28 minutes (15.2 miles).