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$217,329$131 / 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 78How 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 $39,000 on May 1, 1989

307 S 8TH ST

BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,659 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$217K
$170K low$265K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,000 · May 1, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,079 (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.$180,920 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,420
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,920
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,840

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.Cape Cod
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Bessemer City High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Bessemer City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Bessemer City Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28016These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,586
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.343 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54,966
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,176
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

307 S 8th 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 72% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Gaston County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Bessemer City 28016
  • Older than 81% of homes in Bessemer City 28016

What homes are worth in Bessemer City 28016

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

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$81K$600K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Bessemer City 28016.

How it measures up in Bessemer City 28016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bessemer City 28016.

Estimated value$217,329
CheaperTypical $238,216Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $174Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,659 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 307 S 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBessemer City 28016Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,32941% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13119% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,659 ft²69% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac36% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195219% of homes20% of homes

About 307 S 8th St

How much is 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC is $217,329 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $169,774 to $264,884. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC last sell?

307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC last sold on May 1, 1989 for $39,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC?

307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,659 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC built?

307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC?

307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC is assigned to Bessemer City High School (high), rated D; Bessemer City Primary School (elementary); Bessemer City Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC compare to other homes in Bessemer City 28016?

Among the 5,138 homes in Bessemer City 28016, it is worth more than 41% of them ($217,329 against a typical $238,216), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($131 against a typical $174), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,659 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1952 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 28% 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 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 307 S 8th St, Bessemer City, NC was $2,079. The county assessed it at $180,920.

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