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$153,640$174 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $105,500 on May 25, 2022

1609 JAMES ST

GASTONIA, NC 28052
2
Beds
1
Baths
884 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$154K
$131K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,500 · May 25, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,002 (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.$93,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,390

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.0.17
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

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
York Chester Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Hunter Huss High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Bessemer City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.2 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

1609 James 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 87% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Gastonia 28052
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Gaston County
  • Older than 73% 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.

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$75K$463K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$153,640
CheaperTypical $199,121Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area884 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1609 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28052Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,64031% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17466% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than884 ft²12% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac14% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than196045% of homes27% of homes

About 1609 James St

How much is 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC is $153,640 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $131,166 to $176,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC last sell?

1609 James St, Gastonia, NC last sold on May 25, 2022 for $105,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC?

1609 James St, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 884 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC built?

1609 James St, Gastonia, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC?

1609 James St, Gastonia, NC is assigned to York Chester Middle School (middle), rated D; Hunter Huss 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 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28052?

Among the 13,037 homes in Gastonia 28052, it is worth more than 31% of them ($153,640 against a typical $199,121), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($174 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 12% of them (884 ft² against a typical 1,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1960 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 13% 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 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 James St, Gastonia, NC was $1,002. The county assessed it at $93,710.

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