503 E 5th Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
OFF MARKET

503 E 5th Ave
Gastonia, NC 28054

  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$178,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,116/mo*
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$178,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,116/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 503 E 5th Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Living Area
1,680 sqft
Price/Sqft
$106
Parking
Garage

About this House

Not a foreclosure, REO, or short sale! Proven income producer -- Fabulous investment property - Please do not disturb - Must be bought as part of a package - Located in an established community convenient to everything
503 E 5th Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $30,000 on Jan 29, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $178,000, with a rent estimate of $1,937/month.

Home Details for 503 E 5th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Laundry Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Footing
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price History for 503 E 5th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/18/2013$73,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/03/2013$73,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/04/2012$75,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/24/2011$79,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/29/2007$30,000Sold
N/A
10/24/2006$45,500Sold
N/A
11/04/2003$102,000Sold
N/A
05/16/2002$35,000Sold
N/A
08/26/1999$86,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Gastonia

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$264K
$7.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$174
$4MoM
Available listings
538
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,417
Assessment$132,570
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 503 E 5th Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
317 S Columbia St, Gastonia, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/17/26
4
2
2,310
621 E Maple Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$259,900
12/29/25
3
2.5
1,394
425 S Columbia St, Gastonia, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$150,000
11/17/25
3
1
1,285
507 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.20
Single-Family Home
$190,000
09/12/25
3
2
1,500
608 E Maple Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/08/25
2
2
1,328
910 E 4th Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.40
Single-Family Home
$207,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,248
407 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$122,000
04/14/26
3
2
1,050
411 Willow St, Gastonia, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,172
705 Townsend Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$275,000
08/28/25
3
2
2,266
941 Tanglewood Dr, Gastonia, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$150,000
06/04/26
3
2
1,300

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Gastonia

At least 753 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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  • Benjamin.delgado
    ""Gastonia's community events, like the summer concerts at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion and the local Farmers Market, are what make this neighborhood special. They provide a great way for neighbors to connect and support local businesses while enjoying the city's culture "
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  • Willigisme
    "When people don’t pick after their dogs and not keeping dogs on a leash, or having their dog trained."
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  • Alicia Jeter
    "No open space for pets to run or to do their business would love a dog park near by hopefully that changes "
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  • Taya Maree
    "Not many sidewalks in the area I live in. I hope that changes in the future. Otherwise, there are parks nearby to accommodate dogs. I suggest visiting those. I like that they’re a lot of dog owners in my neighborhood and walking trails although the trails in my area don’t get tended to as much as the local parks and can feel unsafe for dogs and their owners. "
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  • Bankroll1976
    "Looks like a nice place to live , looks very quiet I would love to live here and raise my kids nice spot for my mom very convenient "
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  • Crystal Sampson
    "The majority of this neighborhood has senior citizens and senior living housing! But it’s well kept and maintained ! Very safe environment."
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  • Josh Parsley
    "A sometimes busy neighborhood but quiet in terms of neighbors. Everyone enjoys their own privacy and yards maintained properly. "
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  • Qdvbdgxsz6
    "Dogs are walked all through the neighborhood. There is even a walking trail you can walk them down. Many of the homes have fenced in yards also, so that their dogs can run in the yard. "
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  • Kristen Walker
    "The neighborhood of Huntington farms is very neighborly, wonderful people. Maintained homes. It’s great. "
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  • Heather Ragland
    "Like it would make someone a very great home to live in got there family lil ones ect I would get it but I have bigger family"
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  • Tawanna
    "It’s diverse. Everyone seems to get along really well. The Neighbourhood is safe to walk around in in the evening children run their bikes in around the neighborhood. People wave when passing and speak. Overall, this is a good neighborhood to live in."
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  • Tawanna
    "Its traffic is very heavy on 85. Most days it’s slow moving going I 85 north and south is very slow moving. "
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  • Mongoslade3417
    "My commute is not a problem at all major highways are within 10 miles away. Wilkerson Blvd is also near by for local commute "
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  • Crystal Carr Anderson
    "I drive my car on country roads to work every day. Pass a cow pasture, horse riding lesson and boarding farm."
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  • Kendra Leona Jones
    "I just moved here from Florida looking to head towards charlotte after my lease is up want a nicer neighborhood "
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  • Abby Glaser
    "My neighborhood has a walking trail that owners walk their dogs down often I live in the village at fifth it’s nice and feels safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of porch pirates and less than reputable people yelling at all hours. Close to downtown gastonia, police station, court house,and farmers market."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have community events during the summer at the Gaston pavilion and we just started having events at our new baseball stadium "
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  • Whitney R.
    "It’s a very fun environment to enjoy there is lots of things to do in Gastonia as long as you want to put forth the effort"
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  • Whitney R.
    "Commute is great everything is about 20-30 away in any direction and access to highways are close and accessible "
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  • Alice B.
    "It's very country. There's tons of families everywhere and there is a lot of friendly people. I like the parks and the mountains "
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  • Joseph M.
    "Gastonia, for the most part is a safe place to live. Compare the crime stats to Charlotte, and you will see. There are old parts of town that will soon make a comeback with the right city leadership. "
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  • Kai G.
    "Love it here been here for 8 going on 9 years kid friendly great neighbors and great neighborhood dont plan on moving "
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  • Dzidzo_5
    "I drive my own car. The west end of town has less traffic than East toward Charlotte on either 85 or Franklin Blvd"
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  • Tasha B.
    "There’s nothing special about my neighborhood. It’s only a place to have a start in life and then move on as soon a possible. There’s a Walmart, Bi-lo and sonic close by. "
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  • Anitra M.
    "I’m not happy, that’s why I’m looking to move. I live on a busy intersection where there’s a lot of accidents and ambulance and police sirens all the time. "
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  • Krystal S.
    "Safety for their kids good environment great schools crime rates and just to know that their kids can play outside safe "
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  • Kimberly L.
    "People are nice and it’s quiet nice sidewalks neighborhood stores and bank close by close to restaurants and movies "
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  • Lpeoples23
    "Only been here a year but coming from a large city I like that it has the small town feel with all the amenities of a metropolitan area"
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  • Amanda T.
    "Majority of the community have been here for 30 plus years. The kids still play outside and in the woods. Everyone helps everyone. "
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  • Moiya H. .
    "There are tons of sidewalks so you can you walk your dog and be safe. There a dog park not too far from Franklin Square"
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  • Kela03dmk
    "it's a great neighborhood. it has great transportation it's safe and also close to grocery stores and pharmacy's"
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  • Amy S.
    "Lineberger Park is nice. Diverse neighborhoods in demographics and types of homes. Lived here 10 years and have never had any problems. "
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  • Coco
    "I live close to downtown and it’s within walking distance and close to a church I visit on occasion "
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  • Katie B.
    "Lots of pedo warnings/alerts.......................................Don’t leave your kids unattended. "
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  • Mario T.
    "Gastonia is clean and quiet I like the low crime since I've been out here the restaurants are close the mall is great it's a nice country/town/city😁"
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  • Lprescodsr
    "I do like that pets are accepted . they will not like that there is no area for pets distinctively but it is a nice area peaceful close to shopping areas and laundry"
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  • Lizeth C
    "There are a lot of areas great to God’s to get around another dogs. Neighbors love dogs and stop to give them some love. People are so nice and always waive hands when you walking around the neighborhood. Children are able to play in the street without being afraid of anything. I highly recommend living here to all parents because it is a quiet, friendly and safe place to raise family. "
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  • Cliffpriest
    "This neighborhood accesses the best schools in the county. Any parent can be assured good education for their children here."
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  • PattyM
    "firework or gunshot is a real game here. its sometimes hard to tell the difference and is nearly nightly. the neighbors are hostile and have loud parties all the time. prepare for break ins and stolen property!"
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