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$270,443$217 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $164,000 on Aug 24, 2018

2840 FORBES RD

GASTONIA, NC 28056
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,247 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.
2.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$270K
$233K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$164,000 · Aug 24, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,329 (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.$231,080 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$231,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,050

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.2.68
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 · 48 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.

E
H. H. Beam Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Forestview High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28056These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.821 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,891
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,808
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

2840 Forbes Rd 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 74% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Older than 92% of homes in Gastonia 28056

What homes are worth in Gastonia 28056

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

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$122K$811K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Gastonia 28056.

How it measures up in Gastonia 28056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28056.

Estimated value$270,443
CheaperTypical $355,852Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $186Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,247 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size2.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 2840 Forbes Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28056Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,44326% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21776% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,247 ft²16% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.68 ac95% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19598% of homes25% of homes

About 2840 Forbes Rd

How much is 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC is $270,443 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $232,547 to $308,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC last sell?

2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC last sold on Aug 24, 2018 for $164,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC?

2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,247 square feet of living space and a 2.68-acre lot.

When was 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC built?

2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC?

2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC is assigned to H. H. Beam Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated D-; Forestview High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28056?

Among the 13,869 homes in Gastonia 28056, it is worth more than 26% of them ($270,443 against a typical $355,852), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($217 against a typical $186), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,247 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (2.68 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1959 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 42% 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 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2840 Forbes Rd, Gastonia, NC was $1,329. The county assessed it at $231,080.

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