Amazing attention to detail preserves the vintage charm of this bungalow, centrally located in York Chester's Historic District. This charmer offers original hardwoods, butcher block counters, high ceilings, wainscoting and coffered ceilings, each offering the property a unique character. The fenced backyard offers privacy and great for fur babies.
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$270,000
408 W 5th Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
3beds
2,185sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.24 Acres Lot
$268,300 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$2,153 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,300
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High ceilingsWainscoting and coffered ceilingsFenced backyardOriginal hardwoodsButcher block counters
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Listed by:
Shelly Russ shellyruss@markspain.com,
Mark Spain Real Estate
Bought with:
Hunter Smith
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4202493
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,185
- Total interior livable area: 2,185 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,185
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.24 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 108437
- Zoning: R1A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: York Chester
Location
- Region: Gastonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $301,240
- Annual tax amount: $3,160
- Date on market: 11/22/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 143 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Brick, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $270,000$124/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $270,000$124/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Price change | $270,000-10%$124/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Price change | $300,000-3.2%$137/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2024 | Price change | $310,000-3.1%$142/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $320,000+14.3%$146/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4202493 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2021 | Sold | $280,000+3.7%$128/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3754220 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2021 | Contingent | $269,900$124/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3754220 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $269,900+59.7%$124/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3754220 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2018 | Sold | $169,000$77/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3371855 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Pending sale | $169,000$77/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Ballantyne Area #3371855 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,000+20.7%$77/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Sold | $140,000+33.3%$64/sqft |
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| 11/28/2012 | Listing removed | $105,000$48/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Lake Norman #2109463 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2012 | Pending sale | $105,000$48/sqft |
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| 10/6/2012 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$48/sqft |
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| 9/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $110,000+286%$50/sqft |
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| 3/5/2010 | Sold | $28,500-68.3%$13/sqft |
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| 2/19/2009 | Sold | $90,004$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,160 -1.9% | $295,590 -1.9% |
| 2024 | $3,220 -1% | $301,240 |
| 2023 | $3,253 +53.4% | $301,240 +89% |
| 2022 | $2,120 -1.5% | $159,420 |
| 2021 | $2,152 | $159,420 |
| 2020 | $2,152 -0.7% | $159,420 |
| 2019 | $2,168 +42.4% | $159,420 +46.6% |
| 2018 | $1,522 +22.9% | $108,727 +22.9% |
| 2017 | $1,239 | $88,470 |
| 2016 | $1,239 | $88,470 -17.6% |
| 2014 | $1,239 | $107,345 |
| 2012 | -- | $107,345 |
| 2011 | -- | $107,345 |
| 2010 | -- | $107,345 +0% |
| 2009 | -- | $107,336 |
| 2008 | -- | $107,336 +30.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $82,270 |
| 2006 | -- | $82,270 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,270 |
| 2004 | -- | $82,270 |
| 2003 | -- | $82,270 -17% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,070 +29.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: York-Chester
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sherwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10York Chester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Hunter Huss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sherwood
- Middle: Yorkchester
- High: Hunter Huss
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Gaston County
- Gastonia
- 28052
- York-Chester
- 408 W 5th Ave
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