2257 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
What's special
Welcome to this charming brick ranch set on 2.41 beautiful acres, offering comfort, space, and functionality throughout. This home features 4 bedrooms — including two primary suites — and 3 full baths, perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations. The spacious great room includes a fireplace surrounded by custom cabinetry designed to ...
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Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 29, 2025 at 06:04am
Tonja Morrell Tonja@stephencooley.com,
Stephen Cooley Real Estate
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Basement Garage Door,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Fireplace features: Bonus Room, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,559
- Total interior livable area: 4,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,559
- Finished area below ground: 665
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Shared Driveway - 1 Attached garage - 1 detached garage.
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 2.41 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 216016
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Gastonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $520,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,715
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $499,900-2.9%$118/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315188 | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $514,900$122/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315188 | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Pending sale | $514,900$122/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315188 | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $514,900+21.2%$122/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4315188 | ||
| 2/15/2022 | Sold | $425,000$101/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3790355 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,715 | $520,300 |
| 2024 | $3,715 +2.7% | $520,300 |
| 2023 | $3,616 +31.4% | $520,300 +73.9% |
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Estimated market value
$472,000 - $521,000
$496,400
$2,740/mo
Climate risks
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10W A Bess Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 10/10Cramerton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Forestview High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: W.A. Bess
- Middle: Cramerton
- High: Forestview
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.