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$194,761$225 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

309 RANKIN AVE

LOWELL, NC 28098
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$195K
$149K low$241K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,138 (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.$184,180 (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.$159,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$184,180
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,280

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.49
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 · 516 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Holbrook Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Lowell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28098These 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.91
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.4,224
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,152 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,677
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,000
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

309 Rankin Ave 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 77% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Lowell 28098
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Lowell 28098
  • Older than 76% of homes in Gaston County

What homes are worth in Lowell 28098

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

This home
$95K$486K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Lowell 28098.

How it measures up in Lowell 28098

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 28098.

Estimated value$194,761
CheaperTypical $256,006Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 309 Rankin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 28098Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,76124% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22588% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²8% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac82% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195836% of homes24% of homes

About 309 Rankin Ave

How much is 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC is $194,761 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $148,846 to $240,676. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC last sell?

309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC last sold on Aug 24, 1957, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC?

309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC built?

309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC?

309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC is assigned to Holbrook Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC compare to other homes in Lowell 28098?

Among the 1,607 homes in Lowell 28098, it is worth more than 24% of them ($194,761 against a typical $256,006), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($225 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 8% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1958 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 23% 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 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Rankin Ave, Lowell, NC was $11,138. The county assessed it at $184,180.

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