
$389,900 $214/sqft
413 W 5th Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · 1918 · 3 mo ago
Chester Place sits in the historic York-Chester area of Gastonia, where older homes, walkable streets, and steady renovation work give the neighborhood a lived-in, evolving character.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Chester Place, Gastonia
Chester Place sits in the historic York-Chester area of Gastonia, where older homes, walkable streets, and steady renovation work give the neighborhood a lived-in, evolving character. The setting feels close to the city’s core without losing its residential scale, and many of the homes carry the kind of porch-front presence that immediately signals early-20th-century roots.
"Historic architecture and modern updates meet just minutes from Gastonia’s urban core."
This is a single-family neighborhood with a clear historic backbone. Homes here were built from the early 1900s through the early 1950s, and that range shows up in the mix of bungalows, Cape Cods, Dutch Colonial styling, and remodeled historic cottages. Many homes feature hardwood floors, fireplaces, covered porches, fenced yards, and mature landscaping, while several have been fully updated with new kitchens, refreshed baths, newer roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Brick appears in the mix, though it is not the dominant exterior language; instead, the community reads as a blend of classic materials and thoughtful reinvention.
The lot sizes are modest and manageable, and the streetscape has an established, in-town feel. Some homes include basements, detached garages, carports, workshops, or attic storage, which adds practical flexibility to older floor plans. The overall impression is of a neighborhood where historic charm is not preserved behind glass, but actively lived in and improved.
Chester Place is less about packaged amenities and more about immediate access to the city’s everyday rhythm. The neighborhood’s strongest appeal is its proximity to downtown Gastonia and the Fuse District, which has been repeatedly noted as walkable from several homes. That puts dining, entertainment, and redevelopment energy close at hand, while nearby shopping corridors and city services remain easy to reach by car.
"A classic Gastonia neighborhood with downtown convenience and a strong historic street presence."
The streets themselves feel residential and grounded, with front porches, fenced backyards, decks, and mature plantings shaping the outdoor experience. Several homes also offer workshops, patios, sunrooms, and extra storage, which helps older properties function well for modern routines. Rather than a amenity-heavy subdivision, Chester Place offers the appeal of character homes in an in-town setting where the daily pattern is shaped by proximity to downtown life.
Chester Place is centered near West 5th, West 6th, Chester Street, Jackson Street, and W. Garrison Boulevard in Gastonia’s York-Chester district. Public remarks place the community less than a mile from downtown Gastonia, and also note quick access to the Fuse District and the wider downtown area. One listing specifically mentions being minutes from I-85, while others emphasize the neighborhood’s walkable connection to the Fuse District and central location near Gastonia’s historic core.
School names were not specified in the provided records, so the school assignment remains unspecified here. The broader location, however, is straightforward: Chester Place offers an in-town Gastonia address with close access to downtown destinations, redevelopment areas, and major regional travel routes.
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16 recently sold in Chester Place, Gastonia
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Oct 30 2025 | $350,000 | 76 | 1,412 sq ft | 100.0% | $248 |
| | Nov 15 2024 | $240,000 | 56 | 1,673 sq ft | 100.0% | $143 |
| | Sep 11 2024 | $214,347 | 46 | 1,447 sq ft | 99.7% | $148 |
| | May 16 2024 | $175,000 | 91 | 2,174 sq ft | 99.4% | $80 |
| | Jan 16 2024 | $130,000 | 60 | 1,361 sq ft | 100.0% | $96 |
| | Dec 11 2023 | $345,000 | 25 | 1,428 sq ft | 95.9% | $242 |
| | Nov 18 2022 | $145,000 | 28 | 1,428 sq ft | 104.3% | $102 |
| | Oct 27 2022 | $365,000 | 55 | 2,598 sq ft | 96.1% | $140 |
| | Jan 11 2022 | $160,000 | 164 | 1,076 sq ft | 100.0% | $149 |
| | Mar 30 2021 | $131,000 | 35 | 811 sq ft | 78.2% | $162 |
| | Jul 23 2020 | $95,000 | 153 | 1,035 sq ft | 100.0% | $92 |
| | May 7 2020 | $205,000 | 22 | 1,937 sq ft | 91.5% | $106 |
| | Mar 2 2020 | $207,000 | 7 | 2,857 sq ft | 100.0% | $72 |
| | Sep 11 2019 | $85,000 | 58 | 1,359 sq ft | 85.1% | $63 |
| | Aug 21 2019 | $78,000 | 26 | 1,733 sq ft | 86.8% | $45 |
| | Jan 7 2019 | $119,000 | 45 | 1,277 sq ft | 88.1% | $93 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Chester Place, Gastonia
Chester Place median sale price is $214,347; Gastonia is up 1.5%.
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Chester Place real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 52 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
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