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$484,256$242 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $450,000 on Sep 9, 2024

551 CATAWBA ST

BELMONT, NC 28012
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$484K
$454K low$515K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Sep 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,998 (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.$379,270 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$379,270
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$377,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,760

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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

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.

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

E
Page Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Belmont Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
South Point High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28012These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
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.28,280
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.906 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,168
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

551 Catawba 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 more than 85% of homes in Gaston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Gaston County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Gaston County
  • Among the smallest lots in Gaston County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Belmont 28012

What homes are worth in Belmont 28012

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

This home
$144K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Belmont 28012.

How it measures up in Belmont 28012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belmont 28012.

Estimated value$484,256
CheaperTypical $437,340Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 551 Catawba St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 28012Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,25658% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24259% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²56% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than19297% of homes7% of homes

About 551 Catawba St

How much is 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC is $484,256 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $453,516 to $514,996. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC last sell?

551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC last sold on Sep 9, 2024 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC?

551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC built?

551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC?

551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC is assigned to Page Primary School (elementary); Belmont Middle School (middle), rated B+; South Point 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 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC compare to other homes in Belmont 28012?

Among the 11,313 homes in Belmont 28012, it is worth more than 58% of them ($484,256 against a typical $437,340), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($242 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1929 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 85% 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 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Catawba St, Belmont, NC was $3,998. The county assessed it at $379,270.

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