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Last sold for $88,000 on May 11, 2018

RATCHFORD DR

GASTONIA, NC 28056
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,652 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.
13.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$88,000 · May 11, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,363 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$470,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,210
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$360,740
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,950

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.41 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.13.43
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
W. C. Friday Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
North Gaston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Carr Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28056These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.39,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.821 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,891
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,808
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Ratchford 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Gastonia 28056
  • Older than 84% of homes in Gastonia 28056

How it measures up in Gastonia 28056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28056.

Living area1,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,784 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size13.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How Ratchford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28056Gaston County
Living areabigger than1,652 ft²43% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.43 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than196916% of homes37% of homes

About Ratchford Dr

When did Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC last sell?

Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC last sold on May 11, 2018 for $88,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC?

Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,652 square feet of living space and a 13.43-acre lot.

When was Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC built?

Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC?

Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC is assigned to W. C. Friday Middle School (middle), rated D; North Gaston High School (high), rated D+; Carr Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28056?

Among the 13,481 homes in Gastonia 28056, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,652 ft² against a typical 1,784 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (13.43 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1969 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for Ratchford Dr, Gastonia, NC was $3,363. The county assessed it at $470,950.

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