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$289,000

518 5th Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Listed by Stephen Scott · Realty Dynamics Inc.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,129 sqft
Year built
1929

About this home

Step into the charm of York-Chester Historical District with this beautifully updated cottage-style home featuring rive large bedrooms and two full baths. Historic character meets modern comfort with new HVAC, new applicances, and fully updated kitchen and baths. Classic details include penny tile, a vintage soaker tub, and period-correct milk glass accents, all complimented by a cozy fireplace. Thoughtful updates blend seamlessly with the homes original charm. Priced to sell - don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of York-Chester history.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4392296
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
92
On market date
June 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
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
Sherwood Elementary
2.14 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
524
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Gaston County Schools
Middle
York Chester Middle
0.06 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
458
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Gaston County Schools
High
Gaston Early College High School
3.86 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
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).

67
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks7
Schools12
Transit stops4
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 92 days -- 12 more days than Gastonia's current average of 80 days.
For reference, the median list price across 731 active listings in Gastonia right now is $297,500.

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$57,800 down
$231,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,500
Property tax (est.)$241
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 11, 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.