Welcome to this unique and income-producing opportunity in Gastonia! Located at 1311 Jenkins Rd, this 5-bedroom, 3 full bath duplex sits on 1.48 acres and offers flexibility, charm, and strong investment potential—conveniently located just minutes from I-85 for easy commuting. This property features two distinct living spaces, making it ideal for multi-generational living or rental income: Unit 1: Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 full bath layout with comfortable living areas and great natural light Unit 2: Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 full bath unit—perfect for tenants, guests, or extended family The home showcases classic curb appeal with a welcoming front porch, mature trees, and established landscaping that adds to its inviting feel. The generous 1.48-acre lot provides additional outdoor space and potential for expansion, recreation, or added value. A large storage building in the back with power adds even more functionality—perfect for a workshop, equipment storage, or hobby space. Each unit offers functional layouts with ample space to live comfortably. Whether you’re looking to live in one unit and rent the other or add a solid duplex to your investment portfolio, this property delivers versatility, space, and convenience.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
1.48 acresLot Size
$163Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Stockbridge• Costello Real Estate and Investments LLC
Northwest Gastonia, located between I-85 and Crowders Mountain State Park, is a residential and commercial Gastonia neighborhood with a wooded backdrop and a car-friendly street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Franklin Blvd (US-74) and Cox Rd corridor, where auto shops, local diners, and big-box retail create a steady, daytime hum. Nearby, Webb Custom Kitchen anchors the local food scene with a polished, chef-driven menu. The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium adds a cultural counterpoint with galleries and sky shows. Housing trends toward mid-century ranches and newer subdivisions, with pockets of mature trees and rolling terrain. Weekends often point toward trailheads and overlooks west of town.
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Market insights
1311 Jenkins Rd · $399,000
LIST PRICE
$399,000
Median list price in this area is $426,950. (7% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
33% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Crawl space foundation
Refrigerator
Electric oven
Electric range
Gas water heater
Bedrooms
Total of 5 bedrooms
One 3-bedroom unit and one 2-bedroom unit (duplex)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Outbuilding
Publicly maintained road access
Home design
Duplex (residential income)
Site-built construction
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Hardboard siding
Crawl space foundation
Site-built
Utilities
City water
Septic system installed
HOA & community
No HOA
Pets allowed
Financial info
Owner pays all utilities
2-unit property (income property)
Other
Lot approximately 1.48 acres
Road surfaces: concrete, gravel, paved
Zoning: RS-12
Electricity and solar
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Four urban residential districts are hereby created: RS-20, RS-12, RS-8 and RMF. The RS-20, RS-12 and RS-8 districts are primarily geared towards single-family residential development with standard minimum lot sizes ranging from twenty thousand square feet in the RS-20 zone to eight thousand square feet in the RS-8 zone. The RMF district is geared towards multi-family residential development. These districts will most likely be found in the Urban Standards Overlay District and are served by public utilities. Higher densities than those normally allowed and a variety of different residential types may be accommodated in all zones through planned residential developments (PRD's), infill residential developments, and traditional neighborhood developments (TND's) and/or through the satisfaction of certain of certain performance design and construction criteria.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gastonia, NC • 28052
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1311 Jenkins Rd
$366,989
$32K under list price of $399K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $308K to $459K.