Investment opportunity in the heart of historic York Chester. Originally constructed in the early 1900s, the walk-out basement, rear addition and 2nd floor were added in approx. 2009. The main level has high ceilings & heavy crown molding, formal areas, study/BR, full bath & updated kitchen. Main level primary BR has a tiled bath with furniture style vanity, tiled shower, jetted garden tub & large walk-in closet. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, additional attic eave storage and bath access as well as a media/bonus room & laundry room. 2 full baths have tile flooring & tub/showers with tile surround. Hard-to-find double driveway, deep lot and classic covered front porch. Damaged rear deck and covered porch have been removed and the rear elevation wrapped to prevent further damage or water intrusion. Work done on the rear elevation is warranted for 1 year. "CASH ONLY - HOME SOLD AS IS"
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$299,000
505 S South St, Gastonia, NC 28052
5beds
4,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.24 Acres Lot
$297,200 Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$2,629 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Thomas Elrod listings@hprea.com,
Keller Williams Ballantyne Area,
Brian Boger,
Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Bought with:
Preston Richardson
RE/MAX Select
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4248301
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,386
- Total interior livable area: 4,020 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,386
- Finished area below ground: 634
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 175 x 59 x 177 x 59
Details
- Parcel number: 197568
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: York Chester
Location
- Region: Gastonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,920
- Annual tax amount: $4,275
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $299,000$74/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $299,000-6.9%$74/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $321,000-4.5%$80/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $336,000-2%$84/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Price change | $343,000-2%$85/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+121.5%$87/sqft |
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| 1/23/2020 | Sold | $158,000+62.9%$39/sqft |
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| 3/1/2007 | Sold | $97,000+49.2%$24/sqft |
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| 12/22/1999 | Sold | $65,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,275 | $399,920 |
| 2024 | $4,275 -1% | $399,920 |
| 2023 | $4,319 +23.5% | $399,920 +52% |
| 2022 | $3,498 -1.5% | $263,030 |
| 2021 | $3,551 -0.7% | $263,030 |
| 2020 | $3,575 -0.7% | $263,030 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $3,602 -7.6% | $264,830 -4.9% |
| 2018 | $3,899 +0.1% | $278,527 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $3,897 | $278,353 |
| 2016 | $3,897 | $278,353 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $3,897 | $266,291 |
| 2012 | -- | $266,291 +48.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,393 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,393 +117.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $82,457 |
| 2008 | -- | $82,457 +10% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,950 |
| 2006 | -- | $74,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,950 |
| 2004 | -- | $74,950 |
| 2003 | -- | $74,950 |
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Neighborhood: York-Chester
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sherwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10York Chester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hunter Huss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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- Gaston County
- Gastonia
- 28052
- York-Chester
- 505 S South St
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