1209 S South St, Gastonia, NC, 28052
About This Home
Beautiful custom home on over 1/2 an acre in the established Forest Hills neighborhood. Surrounded by stately homes, it is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and recreation. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 3 car garage, with the large primary suite conveniently located on the main level. The main level offers hardwood floors, soaring ceiling in the great room, and a cozy fireplace. The spacious chef's kitchen is perfect for entertaining, complete with a breakfast nook and a separate formal dining room. Upstairs, you'll find 2 large en-suite bedrooms, a separate loft ideal for a flex space, game room, or den, plus ample storage with room for future expansion. Step outside onto the covered veranda overlooking a sparkling in-ground pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A true gardener's dream, the expansive lot offers endless opportunities to create your own outdoor oasis. New roof added in 2026.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Brick Full
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Cooktop,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor,Washer/Dryer,Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Half
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Upper
Bedroom S
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Breakfast
- Level: Main
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Soaking Tub,Kitchen Island,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Great Room
- Attic: Walk-In
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,386
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,386
- Total interior livable area: 3,386 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 217111
- Zoning: 0700
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Outdoor Pool
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy
Lot
- Lot size: 0.65 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway,Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Gaston County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,286 | $39,432 |
| Home Insurance * | $278 | $3,336 |
| Property Taxes | $567 | $6,804 |
| Electricity | $315 | $3,784 |
| Total | $4,446 | $53,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
| 2026-01-27 | Listing removed | $698,000 |
| 2025-12-30 | Price change | $698,000 |
| 2025-12-03 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Price change | $725,000 |
| 2025-09-09 | Listed for sale | $775,000 |
| 2025-08-04 | Listing removed | $780,000 |
| 2025-06-23 | Price change | $780,000 |
| 2025-05-28 | Price change | $799,500 |
| 2025-05-21 | Price change | $799,000 |
| 2025-05-08 | Price change | $848,000 |
| 2025-05-01 | Listed for sale | $849,000 |
| 2008-10-06 | Sold | $3,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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