Is Gastonia, NC 28052 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gastonia is a balanced market. With about 5.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #239 of 424 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Gastonia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Gastonia, NC 28052 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 147 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (76 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $284,777. Overall, Gastonia is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Gaston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Gastonia ranks #239 of 424 NC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mc Adenville 28101 (0% sold over asking) or High Shoals 28077 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Gastonia real estate
Is Gastonia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.9 months of supply in Gastonia, NC 28052 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Gastonia?
The typical home went under contract in 91 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gastonia sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gastonia?
About 0.75% of a home’s value a year in Gaston County, or roughly $3,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gastonia?
The median sale price was $284,777 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $174 per square foot.
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