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$380,000

821 S Chester Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
Listed by Nick Owens · Coldwell Banker Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,341 sqft
Year built
1930

About this home

Welcome to this exceptional 1930 home in Gastonia’s historic York Chester neighborhood, where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an incredible location come together. This two-story home blends historic charm with modern comfort. Classic details include beautiful hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, a welcoming front porch, and architectural character throughout. Updated bathrooms and insulated windows provide modern functionality while preserving the personality and craftsmanship of the home. A true highlight is the incredible sunroom, surrounded by windows and filled with natural light. Perfect for morning coffee, a home office, reading, entertaining, or simply relaxing, this versatile space is sure to become a favorite. The spacious kitchen features a large island, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and ample workspace. The main level also offers laundry access, a full bathroom, and a family room with fireplace. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom includes an adjoining sitting room or flexible living space and access to a private deck. The second full bathroom features a beautiful clawfoot tub. Outside, the fenced backyard offers room to relax, garden, and entertain. Located minutes from downtown Gastonia, the FUSE District, CaroMont Health Park, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and major roadways. Continued investment and redevelopment throughout the surrounding area have brought new dining, businesses, and entertainment while maintaining the character of Gastonia’s established neighborhoods. A truly unique opportunity to own a historic home with character, updates, exceptional outdoor space, and amenities that are increasingly difficult to find. Sellers are offering $10,000 in flex cash for rate buy down, closing cost, coverage for the older roof.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4430330
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
York Chester
Status
Active
Days on market
8
On market date
October 9, 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
Sherwood Elementary
2.03 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
0.27 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
4.14 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 8 days -- 72 fewer days than Gastonia's current average of 80 days.
For reference, the median list price across 733 active listings in Gastonia right now is $297,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$76,000 down
$304,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,972
Property tax (est.)$317
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

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.