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$260,855$203 / 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 90How 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 $265,000 on Mar 31, 2025

603 HELMS DR

LOWELL, NC 28098
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,284 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.
0.23 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.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$261K
$235K low$286K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Mar 31, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,622 (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.$245,240 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,240
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,450

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.0.23
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 · 102 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Holbrook Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lowell Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

603 Helms 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Lowell 28098
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Gaston County
  • Newer than 66% 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.

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$85K$490K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$260,855
CheaperTypical $252,599Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,418 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 603 Helms Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 28098Gaston County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,85553% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20380% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,284 ft²39% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac35% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199958% of homes66% of homes

About 603 Helms Dr

How much is 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC is $260,855 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $235,401 to $286,309. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC last sell?

603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC last sold on Mar 31, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC?

603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,284 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC built?

603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC?

603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC is assigned to Holbrook Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lowell Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC compare to other homes in Lowell 28098?

Among the 1,607 homes in Lowell 28098, it is worth more than 53% of them ($260,855 against a typical $252,599), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($203 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,284 ft² against a typical 1,418 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1999 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Gaston County, it is worth more than 41% 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 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 603 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC was $2,622. The county assessed it at $245,240.

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