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Last sold for $93,500 on Dec 15, 2020

916 RANKIN AVE

GASTONIA, NC 28052
3
Beds
1
Baths
812 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$93,500 · Dec 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,105 (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.$103,390 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,390
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,530

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.Bungalow
CountyGASTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
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 · 196 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Grier Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Ashbrook High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi
E
Bessemer City Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 5.0 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28052These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.37,740
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.923 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,781
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

916 Rankin Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Highland
  • Older than 73% of homes in Gaston County

How it measures up in Gastonia 28052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28052.

Living area812 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,252 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 916 Rankin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandGastonia 28052Gaston County
Living areabigger than812 ft²19% of homes8% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac93% of homes73% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196058% of homes45% of homes27% of homes

About 916 Rankin Ave

When did 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC last sell?

916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC last sold on Dec 15, 2020 for $93,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC?

916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 812 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC built?

916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC?

916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC is assigned to Grier Middle School (middle), rated D; Ashbrook High School (high), rated D+; Bessemer City Primary School (elementary). All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28052?

Among the 13,036 homes in Gastonia 28052, it is bigger than 8% of them (812 ft² against a typical 1,252 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1960 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 916 Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC was $1,105. The county assessed it at $103,390.

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