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$173,915$163 / 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 82How 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 $178,000 on Jan 20, 2026

1216 N RANSOM ST

GASTONIA, NC 28052
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$174K
$143K low$205K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,000 · Jan 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,551 (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.$145,100 (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.$135,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,100

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.Cottage
CountyGaston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 84 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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

1216 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 83% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Highland
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Highland
  • Older than 81% 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 39% 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$173,915
CheaperTypical $198,382Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1216 N Ransom St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandGastonia 28052Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$173,91566% of homes39% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16367% of homes58% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²56% of homes31% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac87% of homes62% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195042% of homes33% of homes19% of homes

About 1216 N Ransom St

How much is 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC is $173,915 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $142,893 to $204,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC last sell?

1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC last sold on Jan 20, 2026 for $178,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC built?

1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

1216 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 1216 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 39% of them ($173,915 against a typical $198,382), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($163 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1950 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 17% 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 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 N Ransom St, Gastonia, NC was $1,551. The county assessed it at $145,100.

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