Gaston County property record for 261 Meek Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,560 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15116 00700 |
| Primary APN | 15116 00700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 261 MEEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28056-8122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 15 116 007 00 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 33306 |
261 Meek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1997.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MEEK RD, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 2923000934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Meek Rd was $1,560.
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 | $1,560.00 | $218,500 Land $37,500 Building $181,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,518.00 | $218,500 Land $37,500 Building $181,000 | |
| 2021 | $107,650 Land $25,600 Building $82,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Meek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · tidal / storm surge |
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 261 Meek Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 43% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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