
$210,000 $224/sqft
302 S Myrtle School Road
Gastonia, NC 28052
3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · 1944 · 28 d ago
Love Heights has the feel of an older Gastonia pocket that still knows how to surprise people.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Love Heights, Gastonia
Love Heights has the feel of an older Gastonia pocket that still knows how to surprise people. The streets are lined with modest single-family homes, many of them from the mid-century era, with a few earlier properties that add depth and character. The setting is practical and grounded, but not static; recent listings point to reinvestment, updated interiors, and larger lots that give the neighborhood more breathing room than its address might suggest.
"An established Gastonia neighborhood where classic homes, larger lots, and reinvestment meet."
Most homes here are detached single-family residences, and the architecture leans toward compact ranches, bungalows, and simple traditional forms. Brick appears in some homes, while others show hardwood floors, carports, detached garages, fenced yards, porches, and outbuildings that speak to long-term use and practical living. The age range stretches from 1917 to 1967, which gives Love Heights a layered streetscape rather than a uniform one. Lots average just over a third of an acre, and several properties offer corner-lot placement or room for gardens, parking, or storage.
The overall feel is straightforward and adaptable. Some homes have been fully renovated with newer HVAC systems, updated kitchens, and refreshed baths, while others present as clear opportunity properties for buyers who want to renovate or reposition. That mix gives the neighborhood a flexible personality: part established residential block, part canvas for improvement.
Love Heights does not read like a master-planned amenity community; instead, its appeal comes from the everyday convenience of the setting. The homes are close to the FUSE District, and several remarks point to quick access to shopping, restaurants, community events, and major thoroughfares. That makes errands and evenings out feel close at hand without changing the neighborhood’s residential character.
"Close to the action, but still rooted in a traditional residential street pattern."
Daily life here seems to revolve around easy access, usable yards, and homes with practical features such as fenced backyards, porches, storage buildings, and parking space.
Love Heights sits along the Myrtle School Road area of Gastonia, with nearby streets including S Myrtle School Road, W 2nd Avenue, and Vine Street. It is just minutes from downtown Gastonia and close to the FUSE District, while remarks also note convenient access to I-85 and Highway 74. Charlotte is mentioned as an easy reach from the area, reinforcing the neighborhood’s connection to regional travel routes.
School assignments point to Southwest Middle and Hunter Huss High, while the elementary school is unspecified in the provided records. For buyers who want a residential setting with straightforward access to city services, this is a location that keeps daily movement simple and familiar.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Gastonia
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17 recently sold in Love Heights, Gastonia
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jun 12 2026 | $125,000 | 137 | 832 sq ft | 89.3% | $150 |
| | Oct 21 2024 | $170,000 | 87 | 1,031 sq ft | 91.9% | $165 |
| | Aug 22 2022 | $205,000 | 26 | 937 sq ft | 97.9% | $219 |
| | Apr 4 2022 | $150,000 | 28 | 1,031 sq ft | 93.8% | $145 |
| | Jul 9 2021 | $159,000 | 102 | 1,007 sq ft | 99.4% | $158 |
| | May 22 2020 | $190,000 | 170 | 1,663 sq ft | 95.0% | $114 |
| | Apr 24 2019 | $78,500 | 62 | 1,280 sq ft | 98.2% | $61 |
| | Feb 25 2019 | $79,900 | 24 | 1,523 sq ft | 100.0% | $52 |
| | Dec 20 2018 | $85,000 | 28 | 831 sq ft | 106.4% | $102 |
| | Jun 26 2018 | $131,000 | 39 | 1,308 sq ft | 97.0% | $100 |
| | Apr 12 2018 | $64,000 | 29 | 831 sq ft | 98.5% | $77 |
| | Nov 9 2015 | $28,000 | 54 | 924 sq ft | 100.0% | $30 |
| | Jul 23 2015 | $41,000 | 188 | 845 sq ft | 86.3% | $49 |
| | Feb 27 2015 | $52,000 | 91 | 1,250 sq ft | 88.1% | $42 |
| | Sep 29 2014 | $60,000 | 104 | 912 sq ft | 80.1% | $66 |
| | Sep 12 2013 | $44,000 | 80 | 1,579 sq ft | 89.8% | $28 |
| | Feb 15 2013 | $30,000 | 134 | 1,162 sq ft | 100.0% | $26 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Love Heights, Gastonia
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