A rare opportunity awaits with two combined parcels (PINs 3553466255 & 3553465472) totaling 6.77 acres at the corner of Union Rd and Wren Rd. Tucked away on a private lot, this brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2,525 sq. ft. of flexible living space. The heart of the home is anchored by the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a gas cooktop—a space created for great meals and company. Dual fireplaces grace both the den and dining area, adding warmth and charm to each room. The intuitive layout with two kitchen areas offers exceptional versatility, perfect for multi-generational living or effortless entertaining. Step outside onto the side porch off the dining room to enjoy a seamless indoor-outdoor flow surrounded by tranquil, wooded views. Enjoy unmatched privacy and acreage without sacrificing convenience—all located just minutes from Gaston Country Club, shopping, and dining. Home is being sold as-is.
Southeast Gastonia, located between Downtown Gastonia and Crowders Mountain State Park, is a residential and commuter-friendly Gastonia neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a patchwork of mid-century ranches and newer infill. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the E Franklin Blvd (US-74) and S New Hope Rd corridor, where auto shops, taquerias, and small storefronts set a practical, on-the-go rhythm. Nearby, the Gastonia Farmers Market acts as a weekly ritual for local produce and prepared foods. The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium adds a cultural counterpoint with exhibits and sky shows. Rankin Lake Park frames the area with trails and water views, while Catawba Creek threads green pockets through the landscape.
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Offer insights
717 Wren Rd · $515,000
$514K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $514K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
The average home goes pending in 69 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
3 total rooms
Basement
Fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms (on main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in a bathroom
Heating & cooling
No heating specified
No cooling
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Publicly maintained gravel road
Home design
Single-family residence
One level
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Site-built construction
Basement foundation
No roof details provided
Utilities
City water
Septic system installed
HOA & community
No HOA
Other
Property zoned R-1
Land included (approx. 6.77 acres)
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
Jan 10, 2022 • Final
Equipment change out
Addition
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Gastonia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 717 Wren Rd
$506,045
$8,955 under list price of $515K
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