$265,000
About this home
Welcome to this charming brick ranch nestled in Forest Hills, an established neighborhood known for its mature surroundings and strong sense of community. Full of character, this classic home showcases original details including arched doorways, rustic hardwood floors, and a cozy screened-in porch perfect for enjoying a quiet morning or evening. At the heart of the home is a spacious, updated kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry with lighting, plenty of storage, open shelving, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink. The open kitchen and dining area create an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining, with direct access to a large elevated deck overlooking the fenced backyard. Three bedrooms open from a charming shared vestibule and have convenient access to the full bath, where timeless details include a pedestal sink, cast-iron tub with subway tile surround, and classic wainscoting. Outside, the setting is just as special. The backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, while a babbling brook and quaint footbridge add an unexpected touch of tranquility. Relax on the screened porch, entertain on the deck, or enjoy the shaded space beneath it. The full unfinished basement offers incredible versatility and room to grow. Currently utilized as a workshop, laundry area, rec space, and storage, it provides endless possibilities for future living, entertaining, hobby, or work-from-home space. Enjoy the charm and character of an established neighborhood while being just minutes from Downtown Gastonia and its restaurants, shops, and local attractions. With inviting outdoor spaces, thoughtful updates, original details, and plenty of opportunity to make it your own, this home has so much to offer.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4429127
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Forest Hills
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 9
- On market date
- October 9, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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
- 524
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
- District
- Gaston County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Gastonia'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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 7 days ago.
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