HOUSE FRONTVIEW - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
HOUSE FRONTVIEW - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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LIVING ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
LIVING ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
LIVING ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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DINING ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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KITCHEN ENTRANCE - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
KITCHEN - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
KITCHEN - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
HALLWAY TO MAIN AND SECOND ROOMS - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
MAIN ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
MAIN ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
MAIN ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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SECOND ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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BATHROON THIRD ROOM - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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BASEMENT - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
BASEMENT - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
BASEMENT - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER BASEMENT - 818 Hillcrest Avenue, Gastonia
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$340,000

818 Hillcrest Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Listed by William Aponte · Williams Land Realty LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,808 sqft
Year built
1955

About this home

Beautifully Updated Ranch on a Private Lot with Endless Potential. This beautifully updated ranch-style home is a true gem, perfectly situated on a quiet street while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities. No detail was overlooked during the extensive interior renovation, featuring a stunning updated kitchen and beautifully remodeled bathrooms designed with both style and functionality in mind. The home offers generously sized living spaces, ample closet storage, and thoughtful design throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors flow seamlessly across the main level, complemented by newer windows that fill the home with natural light. Step outside to enjoy the spacious, private lot and fully fenced backyard, providing the perfect setting for pets, outdoor gatherings, or peaceful relaxation. A large, open, climate-controlled unfinished basement offers incredible flexibility, whether you need abundant storage, a workshop, home gym, or future finished living space. Complete with both interior access and a convenient exterior walk-out, the possibilities are endless. This move-in-ready home combines modern updates, timeless charm, and exceptional versatility, making it a rare find you won't want to miss.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4424650
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
0.41 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
810
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Gaston County Schools
Middle
York Chester Middle
0.56 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
4.37 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).

61
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes12
Grocery stores5
Parks3
Schools10
Transit stops0
Pharmacies3

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 80 fewer 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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Est. monthly payment
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$68,000 down
$272,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,764
Property tax (est.)$283
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 18, 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.