Gaston County property record for 2221 E Ward Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,809 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10024A01000 |
| Primary APN | 10024A01000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2221 E WARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28054-3328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | JOHN L RHYNE BLK B L 11,12 10 024A 010 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN L RHYNE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 31402 |
2221 E Ward Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2221 E WARD AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3328 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4253 / 812 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055210363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 2221 E WARD AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3328 |
| Document Number | 0050642237 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2221 E WARD AVE GASTONIA NC 280543328, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3328 |
| Document Number | 0050642237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005064/002237 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 2221 E Ward Ave was $1,809.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,809.00 | $253,440 (-) Land $21,000 Building $232,440 | |
| 2025 | $1,809.00 | $253,440 Land $21,000 Building $232,440 | |
| 2023 | $1,761.00 | $253,440 Land $21,000 Building $232,440 | |
| 2021 | $152,470 Land $16,000 Building $136,470 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2221 E Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2221 E Ward Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TWO RIVERS UTILITIES serves 96,714 people · EPA ID NC0136010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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