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$131,102$175 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Feb 2, 2016

1209 N RANSOM ST

GASTONIA, NC 28052
2
Beds
1
Baths
750 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$131K
$102K low$160K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Feb 2, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,183 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$110,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,650
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyGaston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Grier Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
E
Bessemer City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.7 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28052These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,740
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,781
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

1209 N Ransom St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Highland
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Gaston County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Gaston County

What homes are worth in Gastonia 28052

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$75K$463K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Gastonia 28052.

How it measures up in Gastonia 28052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28052.

Estimated value$131,102
CheaperTypical $198,382Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1209 N Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandGastonia 28052Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,10237% of homes19% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17575% of homes66% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than750 ft²11% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac50% of homes27% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196563% of homes56% of homes33% of homes

About 1209 N Ransom St

How much is 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC is $131,102 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $101,729 to $160,475. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC last sell?

1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC last sold on Feb 2, 2016 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 750 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC built?

1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC is assigned to Grier Middle School (middle), rated D; Ashbrook High School (high), rated D+; Bessemer City Primary School (elementary). All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28052?

Among the 12,612 homes in Gastonia 28052, it is worth more than 19% of them ($131,102 against a typical $198,382), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($175 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 5% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1965 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 8% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1209 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC was $1,183. The county assessed it at $110,650.

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