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$99,849$162 / 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 60How 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

517 RANSOME ST

GASTON, NC 27832
2
Beds
1
Baths
616 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.
1.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$100K
$60K low$140K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$801 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$22,103 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,172
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,931
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,103
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,103

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.12 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.Cape Cod
CountyNorthampton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.63
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Crossed Wals
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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

E
Gaston STEM Leadership AcademyD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Northampton County High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Northampton County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 27832These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.1,955
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.56 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,370
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,280
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°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.58%

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How this home compares

517 Ransome 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Northampton County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Gaston 27832
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Gaston 27832
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Northampton County

What homes are worth in Gaston 27832

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

This home
$27K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Gaston 27832.

How it measures up in Gaston 27832

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaston 27832.

Estimated value$99,849
CheaperTypical $162,266Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.62 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 517 Ransome St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaston 27832Northampton County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,84936% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16260% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than616 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.63 ac83% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than199965% of homes70% of homes

About 517 Ransome St

How much is 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC is $99,849 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $59,935 to $139,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC last sell?

517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC last sold on Jan 9, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC?

517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 616 square feet of living space and a 1.63-acre lot.

When was 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC built?

517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC?

517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC is assigned to Gaston STEM Leadership Academy (elementary), rated D; Northampton County High School (high), rated F. All sit in Northampton County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC compare to other homes in Gaston 27832?

Among the 1,587 homes in Gaston 27832, it is worth more than 36% of them ($99,849 against a typical $162,266), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($162 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 10% of them (616 ft² against a typical 1,378 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.63 ac against a typical 0.62 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1999 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Northampton County, it is worth more than 37% 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 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Ransome St, Gaston, NC was $801. The county assessed it at $22,103.

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