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Forest Brook Gardner Wood Lake Wood Monticello Woods

GASTONIA, NC 28056

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
July 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 28056

Forest Brook · Gardner Wood · Lake Wood · Monticello Woods

Market Analysis

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

The GASTONIA, NC real estate market (28056) currently shows 244 active listings, with 88 pending sales. Homes are averaging 52 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 52 days on market compared to 57 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 6% year-over-year, from $379,950 to $402,925.

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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
244
⇧ 8.9% vs 224 last year
Pending
88
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$402,925
⇧ 6% vs $379,950 last year
Average Price
$467,449
⇧ 8.5% vs $430,701 last year
Days on Market
52
⇩ 8.8% vs 57 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$190
⇩ 2.1% vs $194/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,110 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 244 this year vs 224 last year
  • Days on market: 52 now vs 57 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $402,925 (+6% YoY)
  • Average: $467,449 (+8.5% 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 July 2026, there are 244 active listings in GASTONIA, NC (zip code 28056), compared to 224 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in GASTONIA, NC 28056 is $402,925 as of July 2026, a 6% increase from $379,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in GASTONIA, NC 28056 spend an average of 52 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 57 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 July 2026, GASTONIA, NC 28056 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 20 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 52 days on market compared to 57 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 28056 save an estimated $8,059 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $402,925. 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.