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$159,000$177 / 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 74How 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 $150,000 on Sep 14, 2023

317 JAMES ST

GASTONIA, NC 28052
2
Beds
1
Baths
896 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$159K
$117K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Sep 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,086 (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.$101,580 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$36,060

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.Conventional
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (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 · 84 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Southwest Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lingerfeldt Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Forestview High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

317 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 86% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Gastonia 28052
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Gaston County
  • Older than 94% 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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$72K$447K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$159,000
CheaperTypical $201,990Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $156Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,260 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 317 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28052Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,00032% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17767% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac39% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than19209% of homes6% of homes

About 317 James St

How much is 317 James St, Gastonia, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 317 James St, Gastonia, NC is $159,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $117,071 to $200,929. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 317 James St, Gastonia, NC last sell?

317 James St, Gastonia, NC last sold on Sep 14, 2023 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 317 James St, Gastonia, NC?

317 James St, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 317 James St, Gastonia, NC built?

317 James St, Gastonia, NC was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 317 James St, Gastonia, NC?

317 James St, Gastonia, NC is assigned to Southwest Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lingerfeldt Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 317 James St, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28052?

Among the 13,035 homes in Gastonia 28052, it is worth more than 32% of them ($159,000 against a typical $201,990), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($177 against a typical $156), it is bigger than 13% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,260 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1920 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 14% 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 317 James St, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 317 James St, Gastonia, NC was $1,086. The county assessed it at $101,580.

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