Lot 3 Rufus Ratchford Rd – Beautiful 2.58-Acre Homesite Near Lake Wylie Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and opportunity with this gorgeous 2.58-acre lot near Lake Wylie. The property offers an ideal setting for your dream home, hobby farm, or future investment. A natural border of mature trees surrounds the land, creating a peaceful country atmosphere while still providing an open and build-ready homesite. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA restrictions and plenty of space to build, expand, and live the lifestyle you want. The main buildable area of the property is already mostly cleared and level, helping reduce preparation costs and making it easier to begin construction. An existing utility shed is located at the rear of the property and already has water and electricity in place, adding immediate functionality and value. With potential for future commercial rezoning, this property also presents an exciting opportunity for investors or business-minded buyers seeking flexibility in a rapidly growing area. Conveniently located between Belmont, Lake Wylie, Clover, and Gastonia, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday convenience. Just minutes from Lake Wylie, shopping, restaurants, Walmart, Lowe’s, Starbucks, grocery stores, and major commuting routes, the location provides easy access to everything while still maintaining privacy and space. This rare property combines tranquility, accessibility, and long-term potential in one of the area’s fastest-growing regions.
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
W A Bess Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Cramerton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
10/10
Forestview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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About
Garden
Garden, located between Franklin Boulevard and the South Fork Catawba River, is a residential and civic Gastonia neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and leafy park edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Franklin Blvd corridor near the Gastonia Farmers Market, where produce stalls, small food counters, and weekday errands set a steady rhythm. Nearby, the Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium anchors local culture with hands-on exhibits and a wooded campus. Lineberger Park adds ballfields, walking loops, and shaded lawns that shape daily routines. Housing trends toward brick one-stories and tidy lots, with pockets of older cottages closer to downtown. Greenway access along the river gives the area a grounded, outdoors-forward feel.
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Property details
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2.58-acre residential lot
Road surface: Other
Road responsibility: No road
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Land lot (residential)
Construction
Property type: Land, Lot
Utilities
Well needed for water
Septic needed for sewer
HOA & community
No HOA
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Possible use: Residential
Restrictions: N/A
Electricity and solar
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2.58 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Gaston County
APN
318992
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
US OVERLAY
Urban Standards Overlay District
The Urban Standards (US) overlay district contains a number of design and subdivision standards that apply primarily to non-residential uses on properties located in (US) district. Subsections H and J also apply to residential uses within the (US) district.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 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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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Gastonia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Lot 3 Rufus Ratchford Rd
$159,831
$9,169 under list price of $169K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $215K to $359K.