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$285,438$184 / 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 94How 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 $221,000 on Nov 30, 2020

525 RIVER VIEW DR

LOWELL, NC 28098
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,554 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
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

$285K
$268K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$221,000 · Nov 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,960 (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.$276,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$276,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,530

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.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition 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 · 12 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Lowell Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Holbrook Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

525 River View Dr 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Gaston County
  • Newer than 70% 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
$93K$488K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$285,438
CheaperTypical $259,739Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,554 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,421 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 525 River View Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 28098Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,43861% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18461% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,554 ft²59% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than200266% of homes70% of homes

About 525 River View Dr

How much is 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC is $285,438 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,806 to $303,070. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC last sell?

525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC last sold on Nov 30, 2020 for $221,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC?

525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,554 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC built?

525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC?

525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC is assigned to Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Holbrook Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC compare to other homes in Lowell 28098?

Among the 1,607 homes in Lowell 28098, it is worth more than 61% of them ($285,438 against a typical $259,739), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($184 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,554 ft² against a typical 1,421 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (2002 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 47% 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 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 525 River View Dr, Lowell, NC was $2,960. The county assessed it at $276,900.

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