255 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052 Property Records

Gaston County property record for 255 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1 ba · 6,800 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$90,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$1,669 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01033 02300

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01033 02300
Alternative APN
  • 105698

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures3 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms1 Room
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,800 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area7,036 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeStone
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions25 ft deep x 117 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number01033 02300
Street Address255 E MAIN AVE
CityGASTONIA
StateNC
Zip28052-4205
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeRET01
Legal Description01 033 023 00 000
Legal SubdivisionGAST CENT BUS DIST
JurisdictionGASTON NC
Township / Civil DivisionGASTONIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract31901

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Downtown Gastonia Historic District
listed 2004 · 78 contributing resources · NRIS 03001375

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Gaston County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1594 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29407-7845
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0005161921
Deed Book / Page5161 / 921
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGASTON NC
Recording DateOct 2, 2020
Property Address255 E MAIN AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-4205
Document Number0051610921
Book / Page005161 / 000921
Instrument DateSep 22, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$180.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4929 JEAN GRIMES DR #307 CHARLOTTE NC 282693064, 307, CHARLOTTE, NC 28269-3064

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston County
MunicipalityGastonia City
Unified School DistrictGaston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,669.00 (-0.89%)$131,590 (-) Land $52,270 Building $79,320
2023$1,684.00$131,590 Land $52,270 Building $79,320

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTWO RIVERS UTILITIES
serves 96,714 people · EPA ID NC0136010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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