Gaston County property record for 3540 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
| Property Type | Multi-Story Department Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 140,740 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 17.4 acres (760,122 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,965,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $138,138 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10037 00108 |
| Primary APN | 10037 00108 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 140,740 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 760,122 sqft (17.4 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 1345808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3540 E FRANKLIN BLVD |
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28056-6297 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Multi-Story Department Store |
| Local Zoning Code | RET05 |
| Legal Description | FRANKLIN SQUARE L P/1 10 037 001 08 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 31303 |
3540 E Franklin Blvd, a commercial property, is held in a trust since August 2001.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8050, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-8055 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3291 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3540 E Franklin Blvd was $138,138.
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 | $138,138.00 | $12,922,190 Land $6,202,480 Building $6,719,710 | |
| 2023 | $135,152.00 | $15,414,100 Land $6,891,640 Building $8,522,460 | |
| 2021 | $14,304,560 Land $5,840,860 Building $8,463,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3540 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 | 7 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 3540 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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