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$87,301$104 / 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 71How 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 $15,000 on Apr 14, 2010

1641 JAMES ST

GASTONIA, NC 28052
2
Beds
1
Baths
836 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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

$87K
$62K low$113K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Apr 14, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$638 (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.$59,690 (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.$47,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,690
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,340

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.Bungalow
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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 · 72 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
York Chester Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Hunter Huss High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Bessemer City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.1 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

1641 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 98% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Gaston County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Gaston County
  • Older than 88% 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$475K

This home is worth more than 4% 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$87,301
CheaperTypical $198,482Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area836 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 1641 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28052Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,3014% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10413% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than836 ft²9% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac34% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194021% of homes12% of homes

About 1641 James St

How much is 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC is $87,301 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $61,600 to $113,002. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC last sell?

1641 James St, Gastonia, NC last sold on Apr 14, 2010 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC?

1641 James St, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 836 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC built?

1641 James St, Gastonia, NC was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC?

1641 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 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28052?

Among the 13,035 homes in Gastonia 28052, it is worth more than 4% of them ($87,301 against a typical $198,482), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($104 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 9% of them (836 ft² against a typical 1,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1940 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 2% 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 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1641 James St, Gastonia, NC was $638. The county assessed it at $59,690.

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