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$250,307$238 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

540 ROSS RD

LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,053 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.
1.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$250K
$216K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,212 (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.$169,810 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$169,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,330

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.1.76
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 · 72 ft²

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

E
Tryon Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.5 mi
M
John Chavis Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.9 mi
H
Cherryville High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28092These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.93%
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.9.9%
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.43,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.367 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,157
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,382
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

540 Ross Rd 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 84% of homes in Gaston County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Gaston County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lincolnton 28092

What homes are worth in Lincolnton 28092

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

This home
$72K$809K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Lincolnton 28092.

How it measures up in Lincolnton 28092

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lincolnton 28092.

Estimated value$250,307
CheaperTypical $284,415Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,053 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size1.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.75 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 540 Ross Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLincolnton 28092Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,30740% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23880% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,053 ft²19% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.76 ac79% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196629% of homes33% of homes

About 540 Ross Rd

How much is 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC is $250,307 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $216,428 to $284,186. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC last sell?

540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC last sold on Aug 3, 1971, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC?

540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,053 square feet of living space and a 1.76-acre lot.

When was 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC built?

540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC?

540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC is assigned to Tryon Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; John Chavis Middle School (middle), rated B+; Cherryville High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC compare to other homes in Lincolnton 28092?

Among the 16,393 homes in Lincolnton 28092, it is worth more than 40% of them ($250,307 against a typical $284,415), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($238 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,053 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1.76 ac against a typical 0.75 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1966 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 38% 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 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Ross Rd, Lincolnton, NC was $1,212. The county assessed it at $169,810.

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