Belmont

Belmont is a picturesque community just ten minutes from Charlotte in historic Gaston County, North Carolina. A mild year-round climate, gorgeous landscape, and a flourishing economy are just a few of the many reasons why the approximately 9,200 residents enjoy living in Belmont. Real estate options in Belmont consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses, as well as historic properties.

Charlotte

Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina. Its modern city center (Uptown) is home to the Levine Museum of the New South, which explores post–Civil War history in the South, and hands-on science displays at Discovery Place. Uptown is also known for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Panthers, and minior league baseball team Charlotte Knights.

Gastonia

It is the county seat and largest city of Gaston County. The population was 66,277 according to the 2000 census (35% of the population of Gaston County). It is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, officially designated the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As the second-largest city (in population) in the MSA after Charlotte, Gastonia has experienced steady growth, with a population change during the 1990s (according the US Census Bureau) of more than +10%.

Cramerton

Beautiful mountains highlight the topography of this small community. A turn of the century “model mill village” built by Stuart Cramer has become one of the premiere residential communities in the Charlotte-Metro area.

McAdenville

The quiet little town of McAdenville, which lies along the South Fork River in Gaston County, N.C., comes alive in spectacular fashion each year as Christmas draws near. Almost overnight, the small textile town is transformed into “Christmas Town, USA.”

Mount Holly

Land grants were first issued in the Mount Holly area by King George II of Great Britain around 1750. In 1754, a land grant was issued to James Kuykendall of Holland in the locale known as Dutchman’s Creek. Later in 1838, a post office in the area was named Woodlawn. In 1875, the name of the town was changed to Mount Holly, after the Mount Holly Cotton Mill that was started that year. The name “Mount Holly” was used in recognition of the famed yarn made at a spinning mill in Mount Holly, New Jersey.

Lowell

Lowell is a small city in Gaston County, North Carolina, located east of Gastonia. The population was 3,688 (2018 census.)

Ranlo

On July 29, 1963, the Town of Ranlo was incorporated. The name “Ranlo” was combined from the names of two prominent industrialists, John Calvin Rankin and William Thomas Love. The community was originally known for its textile mills.

Ranlo is a small town with a strong sense of community and a promising future. From humble beginnings, Ranlo has grown, prospered, and continues to progress. The staff is dedicated to serving the community with pride and dignity and will strive to maintain the high quality of life that is afforded to the Town residents.

Stanley

Stanley is a small town located in Gaston County. Home to 3,550 residents and growing, Stanley offers a great community for residents and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking for a fun place for children to play or a senior activity, from Harper Park to Bingo Night, Stanley has it all. Come visit the Town of Stanley. We cannot wait to meet you!

LAKE WYLIE

Lake Wylie extends from Belmont, NC into South Carolina. Much of the lake is actually an unincorporated area of York County, it is one of the fastest growing areas in the region. If you love lake living you will definitely want to look at Lake Wylie. Our agents are licensed in North and South Carolina, so we can show you all the advantages of lake living!

DALLAS

Noted as the “Crossroads of Gaston County,” the small, historic Town of Dallas (named after George Mifflin Dallas, the eleventh vice president of the United States) is located near the county’s geographic center and immediately north of the Interstate 85 and US 321 interchange.

Established as the first seat of Gaston County government in 1846, Dallas would go on to officially incorporate as a town on February 11, 1863. Fast-forward to 2015, and the 4670 residents of this postcard-like oasis of southern charm and hospitality have honored their sesquicentennial anniversary by completing the comprehensive restoration and enhancement of the nationally registered (1848) historic courthouse building and traditional downtown public square. The area still serves as the town’s focal point for family-oriented gatherings and events and will continue to do so long into the future.

One of Dallas’ most accomplished and revered residents, the late Dr. William C. Friday, grew up in a small frame house only blocks from the square. His distinguished career in higher education was hallmarked by his service as the longest-tenured president (1956-1986) in the University of North Carolina system. The university system’s growth, prestige and status as one of the nation’s premier institutions were largely defined by Dr. Friday’s active presence. Today, the William C. Friday Middle School reflects his legacy of educational service and leadership.

The Gaston County Museum of Art and History is located in Dallas opposite the Courthouse Square in the 1852-vintage former Hoffman Hotel where visitors to the preserved structure can tour two floors of extensive, changing exhibits on local and regional art and history, including the state’s largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles and the permanent Carolina’s textile exhibit. Just up the road, beyond a burgeoning commercial and retail center at the US 321 Interchange, lies the campus of Gaston College, where nearly a half-million square feet of classroom, laboratory and support buildings allow some 16,000 students annually to attend classes toward degree and certificate programs as part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Local Towns

Towns in Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties