$259,500
726 Forest Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,230 sq ft
3
bedrooms
2
baths
1,230
sq.ft.
$211
price per sf
Presented by Citadel Cofield · Office (980) 272-8547
About This Property
Welcome to this 1956 cozy cottage style home with modern updates and appliances ready for you to make it your own. Roof replaced in 2025, HVAC replaced to gas-pack/heat pump in 2025, LVP throughout and so much more. Primary Bedroom ensuite with additional hall bath and hall laundry. This home lives larger than it's square footage wants you to believe. Flex room with closet off the kitchen offers you the opportunity to make it anything your living style needs - home office, 3rd bedroom, game room, dining room - you decide. Quietly nestled in Gastonia with Lineberger Park, Catawba Creek Golf Course & Conference Center, Gastonia Municipal Airport just moments away.
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About the Neighborhood
Homes for sale in 28054 occupy the heart of Gastonia, Gaston County's dynamic county seat and one of the Charlotte metro's most historically significant industrial cities, approximately 22 miles west of Uptown Charlotte via I-85. The residential landscape reflects Gastonia's rich architectural history, from beautifully preserved early 20th-century mill village cottages and Craftsman bungalows in neighborhoods like Loray and Ranlo to mid-century brick ranches and newer infill construction responding to renewed investment in the city's core. The revitalized Downtown Gastonia corridor along West Main Street and Franklin Boulevard anchors a growing culinary and arts scene, while Rankin Lake Park provides over 100 acres of green space, fishing, and trail access directly within the zip code. CaroMont Regional Medical Center is among the zip code's largest employers, and I-85's direct connection to Charlotte makes a 30-minute Uptown commute entirely manageable. The 28054 real estate market offers buyers compelling architectural character and urban amenity access at price points substantially below comparable Charlotte intown properties, representing one of the metro's strongest value propositions.
Property Features
Property Description
- Beds Total: 3
- Bathrooms: 2 Full
- Year Built: 1956
- Living Area: 1,230 sqft
- New Construction: No
- MLS #: 4425981
Additional Home Features
- Subdivision: Fern Forest
- Neighborhood: Fern Forest
Association
- HOA Required: No
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas
Interior Features
- Attic Stairs Pulldown
- Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
- In Hall
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Gas Range
- Gas Water Heater
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Washer
- Washer/Dryer
Construction Materials
- Brick Full
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air
- Electric
- Heat Pump
Foundation Details
- Crawl Space
Heating
- Heat Pump
- Natural Gas
Laundry Features
- In Hall
Levels
- One
Parking Features
- Detached Carport
- Driveway
- On Street
- Carport Spaces: 1
Exterior Features
- Fencing: Back Yard
Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Sewer
- Public Sewer
WaterSource
- City
Architectural Style
- Traditional
Flooring
- Vinyl
Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Gas Log
Tax and Financial Info
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Location
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$259,500
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Gastonia, NC 28054
3
bedrooms
2
baths
1,230
sq.ft.
$211
price per sf
Presented By
Carnarri Cofield
REALTOR®
Office: (980) 272-8547
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