1866 Hilltop Cir, Gastonia, NC, 28054
About This Home
NEW PRICE! Rare under-$200,000 single-family house in move-in condition, centrally located just 5 minutes from Gastonia's Caromont Hospital and many other healthcare employers. Large, sunlit rooms with spacious feel. Fenced back yard with small patio. Great starter home or investment/rental property in convenient, up and coming location. Hilltop Circle is an enclave of single-family homes separated from highway and rail line. Neighborhood experiencing new building and remodeling activity. Proposed redevelopment of nearby Flint Mill into apartments could spur further improvements. Seller has made numerous upgrades: New HVAC: Feb 2025 (ductwork replaced Aug 2024). New roof: Jun 2024. New water line from street to house and water junction: Feb 2026. New dual-flush toilet and bathroom light fixture: Jan 2026. New waterproof laminate wood flooring in living/dining room and bath: Jan 2026 (Bedrooms also have wood laminate floors in excellent condition). New interior paint throughout: Jan 2026. Note: Front and back porches are new as of Oct 2025 but were constructed without permits.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Kitchen
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 949
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 949
- Total interior livable area: 949 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 118612
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 0.22 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Earthquake
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 | $932 | $11,184 |
| Home Insurance * | $91 | $1,092 |
| Property Taxes | $161 | $1,932 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $1,384 | $16,608 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Price change | $189,500 |
| 2026-03-14 | Listed for sale | $195,000 |
| 2012-04-13 | Sold | $15,500 |
| 2012-02-28 | Price change | $16,900 |
| 2012-01-25 | Price change | $20,900 |
| 2012-01-15 | Listed for sale | -- |
| 2011-12-28 | Sold | $41,399 |
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