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$327,565$213 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1436 RAINFOREST CT

GASTONIA, NC 28054
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,539 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$328K
$300K low$356K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,752 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$257,470 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$232,470
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$257,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,290

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.Conventional
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Sherwood Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Grier Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28054These 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.118
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.39,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,585
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

1436 Rainforest Ct 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 more than 75% of homes in Gastonia 28054
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Gastonia 28054
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Gastonia 28054

What homes are worth in Gastonia 28054

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

This home
$83K$608K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Gastonia 28054.

How it measures up in Gastonia 28054

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28054.

Estimated value$327,565
CheaperTypical $262,533Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,539 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 1436 Rainforest Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28054Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$327,56575% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21390% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,539 ft²50% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac45% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than199674% of homes62% of homes

About 1436 Rainforest Ct

How much is 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC is $327,565 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $299,602 to $355,528. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC last sell?

1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC last sold on Oct 9, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC?

1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,539 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC built?

1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC?

1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC is assigned to Sherwood Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Grier Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ashbrook High School (high), rated D. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28054?

Among the 12,194 homes in Gastonia 28054, it is worth more than 75% of them ($327,565 against a typical $262,533), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($213 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,539 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1996 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 60% 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 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1436 Rainforest Ct, Gastonia, NC was $2,752. The county assessed it at $257,470.

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