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GASTONIA, NC 28052

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Gaston County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
276
⇧ 51.6% vs 182 last year
Pending
96
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$275,000
⇧ 0.9% vs $272,500 last year
Average Price
$280,611
⇩ 5.3% vs $296,281 last year
Days on Market
92
⇧ 33.3% vs 69 days last year

Market Context

Population: 35,894  ·  Density: 334.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $44,448

Typical home value: $150,722  ·  Homeownership: 55.6%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The GASTONIA, NC real estate market (28052) currently shows 276 active listings, with 96 pending sales. Homes are averaging 92 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 94 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 0.9% year-over-year, from $272,500 to $275,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 276 this year vs 182 last year
  • Days on market: 92 now vs 69 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $275,000 (+0.9% YoY)
  • Average: $280,611 (-5.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.6 miles — 1,374 listings ($641,410,974 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28052Gastonia, NC 280520.0 mi276$77,448,636$275,000$280,611
28056Gastonia, NC 280566.1 mi185$78,673,655$386,880$425,263
28086Kings Mountain, NC 280867.9 mi116$47,654,540$298,000$410,815
28098Lowell, NC 280988.3 mi18$7,978,050$350,000$443,225
28101McAdenville, NC 281019.1 mi4$1,699,868$300,000$424,967
28012Belmont, NC 2801210.9 mi179$112,427,573$525,000$628,087
28120Mount Holly, NC 2812013.8 mi94$39,042,806$388,000$415,349
28278Charlotte, NC 2827814.3 mi229$172,784,851$580,000$754,519
28006Alexis, NC 2800614.8 mi3$1,087,500$362,500$362,500
28021Cherryville, NC 2802115.7 mi69$21,187,554$279,900$307,066
28164Stanley, NC 2816415.9 mi97$43,099,622$370,000$444,326
29743Smyrna, SC 2974316.8 mi1$589,900$589,900$589,900
28273Charlotte, NC 2827317.6 mi103$37,736,419$359,000$366,373

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in GASTONIA, NC 28052?

As of January 2026, there are 276 active listings in GASTONIA, NC (zip code 28052), compared to 182 the prior year.

What is the median home price in GASTONIA, NC 28052?

The median listing price in GASTONIA, NC 28052 is $275,000 as of January 2026, a 0.9% increase from $272,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in GASTONIA, NC?

Homes in GASTONIA, NC 28052 spend an average of 92 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 69 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in GASTONIA, NC 28052?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, GASTONIA, NC 28052 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 94 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in GASTONIA, NC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in GASTONIA, NC 28052 save an estimated $5,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $275,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.