208 S Ransom St

1,092 Sq. Ft.
$151 / Sq. Ft.
1,092
Sq. Ft.
$151
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own a charming piece of Gastonia history just a short walk from the FUSE district and Loray Mill. This 1900-built cottage features a welcoming covered front porch, classic hardwood floors, an open floorplan, and a spacious kitchen with cottage-style cabinetry, butcher block counters, a farmhouse sink, and vintage-inspired fixtures. Both bedrooms offer walk-in closets, and the large attic provides potential for additional living space. This home qualifies for $20,000 in lender assistance for closing,...Own a charming piece of Gastonia history just a short walk from the FUSE district and Loray Mill. This 1900-built cottage features a welcoming covered front porch, classic hardwood floors, an open floorplan, and a spacious kitchen with cottage-style cabinetry, butcher block counters, a farmhouse sink, and vintage-inspired fixtures. Both bedrooms offer walk-in closets, and the large attic provides potential for additional living space. This home qualifies for $20,000 in lender assistance for closing, down payment, and rate buydown, offering a great opportunity for buyers. Schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by Michael Guerra • Lifestyle International Realty • mikegtherealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 208 South Ransom Street

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
Firestone Cotton Mills
LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 11:25 AM

Property Details for 208 South Ransom Street

StatusActive
MLS #4268177
Days on Market243
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyGaston County

Location

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Building Information for 208 South Ransom Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$973 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$804

Property Taxes

$169

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 208 South Ransom Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.197891
  • Latitude: 35.261273
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $189,850.00
  • Parcel Number: 106267
  • City Taxes Paid To: Gastonia
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1092.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1092
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1092.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 18
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 208 South Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$165,000—
Feb 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
Feb 15, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$170,000—
Feb 11, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$178,000—
Feb 11, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$170,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$178,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$179,000—
Aug 11, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$179,900—
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
Jul 27, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4268177

—
Jul 21, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$180,000—
Jul 15, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$184,900—
Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
Jun 24, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$185,000—
Jun 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

$190,000—
Nov 2, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480306789

$180,000

+95.5% / yr

Oct 15, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3661383

$87,500—
Oct 5, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681355856

$87,500—
Sep 23, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3661383

—
Sep 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3661383

$84,900—
Nov 9, 2006

Closed

CANOPY #622498

—
Nov 9, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #622498

—
Nov 3, 2006

Closed

CANOPY #622498

$24,000—
Sep 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #622498

$30,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$165,000
02/15/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
02/15/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$170,000
02/11/2026

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$178,000
02/11/2026

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$170,000
09/03/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$178,000
08/15/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$179,000
08/11/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$179,900
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
07/27/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4268177

—
07/21/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$180,000
07/15/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4268177

$184,900
07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

—
06/24/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268177

$185,000
06/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268177

$190,000
11/02/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480306789

$180,000

+95.5% / yr

10/15/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3661383

$87,500
10/05/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681355856

$87,500
09/23/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3661383

—
09/11/2020

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3661383

$84,900
11/09/2006

Closed

CANOPY #622498

—
11/09/2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #622498

—
11/03/2006

Closed

CANOPY #622498

$24,000
09/09/2006

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #622498

$30,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 208 South Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,500Additions$179,350Total$189,850
Tax Record2025$2,030 ($169 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR1CountyGASTONAPN106267

Schools near 208 South Ransom Street

This home is within Gaston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bessemer City Primary School
PublicPK to 2

York Chester Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hunter Huss High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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208 South Ransom Street is a single family home for sale in Gastonia, NC 28052. This property was listed for sale on June 14, 2025 by Lifestyle International Realty, it's currently listed at $165,000. It has been on the market for a total of 243 days and was last sold on November 2, 2021. This listing's school district is Gaston County School District. Nearby schools include Bessemer City Primary School, York Chester Middle School and Hunter Huss High School. 208 South Ransom Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,092 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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