Gaston County property record for 242 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,872 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,410 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105707 |
| Primary APN | 105707 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 8,872 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 242 E FRANKLIN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28052-4106 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | GARG2 |
| Legal Description | 01 033 033 00 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 31901 |
242 E Franklin Blvd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 1997.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 105 BONSAIL PL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-5248 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2696 / 907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 E Franklin Blvd was $5,410.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Municipality | Gastonia City |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,410.00 | $426,380 Land $261,360 Building $165,020 | |
| 2023 | $5,569.00 | $435,090 Land $270,070 Building $165,020 | |
| 2021 | $252,350 Land $178,250 Building $74,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 E Franklin Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 242 E Franklin Blvd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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