402 S Chester St

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Description

Holiday Move-in Special! Great location in highly sought after Historic District with road frontage on corner lot & plenty of rear parking. Completely restored & renovated from top to bottom. New everything including two HVAC systems, Rinnai tankless water heater, & upgraded electrical panels for all your needs. Hardwired smoke & CO2 detectors. CPI security. Soaring ceilings over nearly 5,000 sqft, meticulously restored to historic charm with nearly endless possibilities per O-1 Zoning designation....Holiday Move-in Special! Great location in highly sought after Historic District with road frontage on corner lot & plenty of rear parking. Completely restored & renovated from top to bottom. New everything including two HVAC systems, Rinnai tankless water heater, & upgraded electrical panels for all your needs. Hardwired smoke & CO2 detectors. CPI security. Soaring ceilings over nearly 5,000 sqft, meticulously restored to historic charm with nearly endless possibilities per O-1 Zoning designation. See Floor plan. Examples of Permitted Uses include 1) by Right - Offices Law, Financial, Medical, Dental, Health & Behavioral Care), Arts/Craft Studio. 2) Supplemental - Family Child Care Home, Assisted Living Center Group Home, Independent Living Center, Private Dining Club, Church/Place of Worship, Single Family, School (public & private). 3) Conditional - Medical, Continuing Care Facility, Veterinarian Animal Hospital, Indoor Fraternal & Service Organization Meeting Facility, Multi-family Maternity Home.
  1. Listed by Jim Townsend • Townsend Realty Group • jim@townsendrealtygroup.com

Property Details for 402 South Chester Street

Waterfront Features
None
Parking Features
Driveway, Parking Lot, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks
Subdivision Name
Historic District
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2026 09:16 AM

Property Details for 402 South Chester Street

StatusActive
MLS #4274043
Days on Market210
Rental Incentives-
Available Date02/07/2024
Lease Term-
FurnishedUnfurnished
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
CountyGaston County

Location

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Building Information for 402 South Chester Street

Building/Complex402 S Chester StFloor-Stories-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsConditionalYear Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

Property Information for 402 South Chester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.187147
  • Latitude: 35.258868
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Parcel Number: 108557
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Other: Parking in rear of property. If needed, additional parking potentially available from neighboring properties TBD.
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater
  • Levels: Three
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 1.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Deposit: 4995
  • Availability Date: 02-08-2024
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities, Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional
  • Admin Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $75.00
  • Move In Fee: $.00

Property History for 402 South Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4274043

$3,995—
Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4274043

$4,995—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4274043

$3,995
06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4274043

$4,995

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Schools near 402 South Chester Street

This home is within Gaston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sherwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

York Chester Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hunter Huss High School
Public9 to 12

Webb Street School
PublicPK 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.

402 South Chester Street is available for rent in Gastonia, NC 28052. This property was listed on June 25, 2025 by Townsend Realty Group, it's currently listed at $3,995. This listing's school district is Gaston County School District. Nearby schools include Sherwood Elementary School, York Chester Middle School and Hunter Huss High School. 402 South Chester Street is a 1-bed, 2-bath, a property built in 1905.

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