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$860,000

1259 Dorchester Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Listed by Chad Simpson · Real Broker LLC Belmont
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,584 sqft
Year built
1995

About this home

Nestled on over two picturesque acres, this beautifully remodeled full brick home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm, modern updates, and exceptional privacy. Positioned in the heart of the property, the home is surrounded by mature, thoughtfully placed trees that create a stunning first impression as you travel down the driveway. Inside, you'll find a well-designed floor plan featuring a spacious primary suite on the main level, a dedicated study, formal dining room, and an inviting eat-in kitchen that serves as the heart of the home. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms along with a versatile flex space that can function as a bonus room, guest suite, playroom, home gym, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the screened-in rear living area provides the perfect place to relax, host gatherings, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings year-round. The meticulously maintained grounds are enhanced by a full in-ground irrigation system that services the entire property, keeping the landscape lush and beautiful. Additional features include a spacious three-car garage and an abundance of walk-in attic storage rarely found in today's homes. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved over the past nine years, this exceptional property reflects pride of ownership at every turn. If you've been searching for space, privacy, and a move-in ready home on acreage, this one is truly a rare find.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4397165
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
78
On market date
June 25, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
3
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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.

Elementary
W A Bess Elementary School
0.9 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
597
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Gaston County Schools
Middle
Cramerton Middle
4.5 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.4
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
890
Student:teacher ratio
18.9:1
District
Gaston County Schools
High
Forestview High
0.62 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
1,018
Student:teacher ratio
17.3:1
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).

13
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Gastonia, from live MLS data.

On the market 78 days -- 2 fewer days than Gastonia's current average of 80 days.
For reference, the median list price across 737 active listings in Gastonia right now is $297,865.

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Est. monthly payment
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$172,000 down
$688,000 loan
Principal & interest$4,462
Property tax (est.)$717
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 19, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.