509 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
OFF MARKET

509 E 3rd Ave
Gastonia, NC 28054

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,236 sqft

$280,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,678/mo*
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$280,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,678/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,236 sqft

Local Information

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Description

A BEAUTIFUL 3BR 2BA HOME IN DOWNTOWN GASTONIA & WALKING DISTANCE TO THE NEW BASEBALL STADIUM! RELAX ON THE LOVELY COVERED FRONT PORCH SOAKING UP SOME SUN OR FEELING A COOL EVENING BREEZE! YOU'LL LOVE THE MODERN UPGRADED DECOR, THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN, & CATHEDRAL CEILINGS! THE FAMILY ROOM IS OPEN TO THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. THE KITCHEN FEATURES GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, A BREAKFAST BAR, AND LOTS OF CABINETS FOR STORAGE! THE BEDROOMS ARE COZY & SPACIOUS! THERE'S LOTS OF SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING INSIDE & OUTSIDE! YOU'LL ENJOY ENTERTAINING ON THE LARGE REAR DECK OVERLOOKING THE BACKYARD OASIS! JUST A FEW FEET AWAY YOU CAN GET AWAY FROM IT ALL IN THE 2-STORY SHED THE OWNER BUILT & USES A SEPARATE LIVING QUARTERS/MAN CAVE! IT OFFERS A BONUS ROOM/TV ROOM FOR LOUNGING OR WATCHING YOUR FAVORITE SPORTS, AN UNFINISHED BATHROOM, AND AN EXTERIOR SIDE COVERED PORCH/DECK OVERLOOKING THE BACKYARD! UPSTAIRS OFFER A HUGE LOFT/BEDROOM. THIS IS A RETREAT IN THE CITY....WELCOME HOME!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 28, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 509 E 3rd Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1236 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Closet,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Frontage
Road Frontage: GatedResponsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1236 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 70

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Hardboard SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 109317

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $300,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: GastoniaCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: UnspecifiedJr High / Middle School: UnspecifiedHigh School: Unspecified

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1236 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.14 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: In Foreclosure

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 4006774Attribution Contact: pearl@pearlrealtync.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1236
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Pearl Smith
Pearl Realty
Bought with: Wanda Keitt, (980) 425-9718, Keller Williams South Park
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4006774

Price History for 509 E 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2023$275,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4006774
03/02/2023$300,000Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4006774
01/25/2018$153,900Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3341906
11/30/2017$157,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/16/2016$37,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,035
Assessment$283,910
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 509 E 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
507 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.01
Single-Family Home
$190,000
09/12/25
3
2
1,500
220 S Columbia St, Gastonia, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$257,000
08/07/25
3
2
1,190
212 S Columbia St, Gastonia, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$274,400
06/30/25
3
2
1,190
411 Willow St, Gastonia, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,172
423 S Oak St, Gastonia, NC
0.08
Single-Family Home
$230,000
06/03/25
3
1
1,110
417 S Broad St, Gastonia, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,673
507 E Maple Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$175,000
12/17/25
3
1
1,107
112 Bickett Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$279,500
07/21/25
3
3
1,383
621 E Maple Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$259,900
12/29/25
3
2.5
1,394
713 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC
0.13
Single-Family Home
$310,000
06/16/25
3
2
1,468

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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

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % 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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509 E 3rd Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,236 sqft single-family home built in 1915. This property is not currently available for sale. 509 E 3rd Ave was last sold on Jun 27, 2023 for $275,000 (8% lower than the asking price of $300,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 509 E 3rd Ave is $280,200.