Arcadia marks Suncrest’s 4th Gastonia community, exceeding 2,000 homesites in the Charlotte MSA.

GASTONIA, N.C. (1-23-2026)  Suncrest and strategic partner TriGate Capital announced the acquisition of 240 acres in Gastonia, North Carolina, underscoring continued confidence in housing demand across the Charlotte metro area. The property is approved for 427 detached single-family lots and will be developed as Arcadia, a master-planned community in the foothills of Crowders Mountain.

Located along Chapel Grove Road on the property known locally as Linwood Farm, Arcadia is designed to balance growth with stewardship of the land’s natural features and historic character. Over the past two years, Suncrest worked with the City of Gastonia, Timmons Group, and Two Rivers Utilities to advance a community plan that preserves key elements of the site while expanding housing options in a high-growth corridor.

“Arcadia reflects our commitment to responsible development that respects both community character and market needs,” said Mark McAuley, Director of Development (Carolinas) for Suncrest. “We placed particular emphasis on preserving the farm’s original 40-acre barn site, which will remain accessible to residents via Arcadia’s neighborhood trail system, and the primary amenity center will offer tremendous views of Crowders Mountain.”

Suncrest expects to mobilize this spring 2026, with lot delivery to homebuilders targeted for mid-2027. The acquisition represents Suncrest’s fourth investment in Gaston County, bringing the company’s total lot position in the county to more than 2,000 residential lots