Single Family Residence at 657 12th Avenue, Gastonia
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$249,900

657 12th Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
Listed by Crystal Lane · Premier South
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,738 sqft
Year built
1955

About this home

Welcome to a classic ranch-style home offering comfort, character, and exceptional versatility on a generous ~0.30-acre lot. Tucked away on a quiet residential street, this residence features a light-filled open layout designed for easy everyday living and effortless entertaining. Step inside to an inviting main level accented by natural light and warm, inviting living spaces. The kitchen sits at the center of the home, equipped with functional counter space, a stainless steel prep area, ample cabinetry, and direct flow into the dining and living quarters. Three well-proportioned bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, served by two full baths. An integrated attic whole-house fan provides energy-efficient seasonal cooling throughout the warmer months. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive basement level. Whether you need substantial storage, a home workshop, hobby area, or potential for future recreational living space, this lower level delivers unmatched flexibility. Outdoors, enjoy a sizable, level backyard bordered by mature trees—ideal for weekend barbecues, gardening, pets, or outdoor play. Situated just off Union Road and Hudson Boulevard, you are minutes away from local dining, shopping centers, parks, and healthcare facilities, with convenient connectivity to I-85 for an easy commute into Uptown Charlotte.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4433845
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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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
Lingerfeldt Elementary
1.07 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
408
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Gaston County Schools
Middle
York Chester Middle
1.19 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
4.64 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).

56
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks3
Schools8
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 79 fewer days than Gastonia's current average of 79 days.
For reference, the median list price across 733 active listings in Gastonia right now is $297,865.

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$49,980 down
$199,920 loan
Principal & interest$1,297
Property tax (est.)$208
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 hr ago.

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