Gastonia Homes for Sale

Gastonia is a member of the Charlotte metropolitan area and the seat of Gaston County. With a population of nearly 76,000, it is the largest city in the county, the second largest suburban city in the Charlotte area, and the 13th largest city in the state of North Carolina. Founded in 1846, the town is named after William J. Gaston, who was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He also wrote the state song of North Carolina, “The Old North State.” Gaston County borders Mecklenburg County, as well as the South Carolina state line. The area has a long, rich history. Before Scotch-Irish, English, Dutch, and German settlers began moving to the area, the Cherokee and Catawba Native Americans inhabited the land. As more Europeans settled in the area, the Cherokee left, and the Catawba moved to Fort Mill as protection from other hostile tribes. In 1750, a man named Captain Samuel Corbin received a farming grant, allowing numbers of families to establish themselves by operating subsistence farms. Most farms were not very productive except those that grew corn. The area’s corn production turned into whiskey production, and by 1870, the entire Gaston County area was known as the “Banner Corn Whiskey County of [North] Carolina.”

Out of all the reasons to choose Gastonia for your next home purchase, the natural beauty of the area can be enjoyed at various natural spaces. A perfect example is the Congaree National Park located in Richland County near Eastover. This 26,276-acre National Park acts as a preserve for the nation’s largest old growth bottomland hardwood forest. The Congaree National Park has some of the tallest trees growing in the eastern portion of the United States. When you’re looking for something more exciting, there is Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park featuring eight themed areas that include Celebration Plaza, Crossroads, Carolina Boardwalk, Carousel Park, County Fair, Thrill Zone, and Camp Snoopy. Each area offers visitors numerous thrill rides of different levels for all age groups. In addition to that, the Charlotte area is served by several shopping centers, such as South Park, an upscale mall located at 4400 Sharon Road in Charlotte. South Park is home to Abercrombie & Fitch, Alex And Ani, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, and much more. Some of the eateries available include California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, and Reid's Fine Foods & Wine Bar.

Beyond all these fantastic amenities and attractions, the city also boasts great housing options. Gastonia features luxury homes in communities such as St Andrews, Gaston Country Club, The Cloisters, and others. You can find a selection of single-family homes for sale in Gastonia built by McSpadden and featuring architectural styles that include European, French Country, Craftsman, and more. These Gastonia properties have a long list of fantastic amenities such as ceramic walk-in showers, tankless water heaters, private, wooded backyards, walking distance to the golf course, and the list goes on. Additionally, Gastonia also has several land listings if you’re interested in constructing a home using one of Charlotte’s many builders. And finally, Gastonia is only minutes away from the downtown Charlotte area, which provides with a great deal of convenience. Real estate for sale in the Charlotte area sells fast, so if you see a listing that catches your eye, please don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule a showing or ask questions.