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GASTONIA, NC 28056

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28056

Forest Brook · Gardner Wood · Lake Wood · Monticello Woods

Market Analysis

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

The GASTONIA, NC real estate market (28056) currently shows 260 active listings, with 70 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 5.7% year-over-year, from $371,125 to $392,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 35,493  ·  Density: 283.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $86,118

Typical home value: $243,016  ·  Homeownership: 80.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
260
⇧ 6.1% vs 245 last year
Pending
70
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$392,450
⇧ 5.7% vs $371,125 last year
Average Price
$462,187
⇧ 9.3% vs $422,849 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 7.2% vs 69 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$193
⇩ 0.5% vs $194/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,075 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 260 this year vs 245 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 69 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $392,450 (+5.7% YoY)
  • Average: $462,187 (+9.3% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 15.5 miles — 1,730 listings ($847,025,638 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
28056Gastonia, NC 280560.0 mi188$80,565,332$384,450$428,539
28054Gastonia, NC 280543.3 mi135$41,693,265$292,000$308,839
28098Lowell, NC 280984.0 mi13$5,672,888$350,000$436,376
28052Gastonia, NC 280526.1 mi269$77,390,224$283,450$287,696
29710Clover, SC 297109.5 mi215$115,995,940$458,475$539,516
28120Mount Holly, NC 281209.7 mi91$39,436,124$397,000$433,364
28016Bessemer City, NC 2801611.5 mi61$26,103,913$272,475$427,933
28208Charlotte, NC 2820812.4 mi270$112,452,840$344,500$416,492
28164Stanley, NC 2816412.9 mi94$42,537,538$380,625$452,527
28077High Shoals, NC 2807713.6 mi6$2,038,680$334,500$339,780
29708Fort Mill, SC 2970814.2 mi210$119,865,060$481,225$570,786
28203Charlotte, NC 2820315.1 mi68$57,543,504$699,175$846,228
28209Charlotte, NC 2820915.5 mi110$125,730,330$646,000$1,143,003

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in GASTONIA, NC 28056?

As of September 2026, there are 260 active listings in GASTONIA, NC (zip code 28056), compared to 245 the prior year.

What is the median home price in GASTONIA, NC 28056?

The median listing price in GASTONIA, NC 28056 is $392,450 as of September 2026, a 5.7% increase from $371,125 the prior year.

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

Homes in GASTONIA, NC 28056 spend an average of 74 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 28056?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, GASTONIA, NC 28056 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 69 days last year.

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

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