Gaston County property record for 3648 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
| Property Type | Multi-Story Department Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 80,828 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 8.59 acres (374,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,800,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $83,749 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10037 00203 |
| Primary APN | 10037 00203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 80,828 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Baked Enamel |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 374,180 sqft (8.59 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 3648 E FRANKLIN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28056-9273 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Multi-Story Department Store |
| Local Zoning Code | RET04 |
| Legal Description | FRANKLIN SQUARE III L 2 10 037 002 03 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN SQUARE 03 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 31303 |
3648 E Franklin Blvd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Gaston County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 1ST AVE, 202, NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA 02494-2886 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED BANK |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5655 / 1559 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054460227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3648 E FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28056-9273 |
| Document Number | 5655001559 |
| Book / Page | 5655 / 1559 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | STANDARD TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,241,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Number | 5655001569, |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5655/1569 |
| Name | UNITED BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3648 E FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28056-9273 |
| Document Number | 0054460222 |
| Book / Page | 5446 / 222 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $60,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GERBER RD # RDC201, RDC201, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1059 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6806 PARAGON PL STE 120, 120, RICHMOND, VA 23230-1824 |
| Document Number | 0005446292 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5446/292 |
| Name | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3648 E FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28056-9273 |
| Document Number | 0054460227 |
| Book / Page | 5446 / 227 |
| Map Reference | MB 56 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 GERBER RD # RDC201, RDC201, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-1059 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6806 PARAGON PL STE 120, 120, RICHMOND, VA 23230-1824 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3648 E Franklin Blvd was $83,749.
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 | $83,749.00 | $7,834,420 (-) Land $3,283,960 Building $4,550,460 | |
| 2025 | $83,749.00 | $7,834,420 Land $3,283,960 Building $4,550,460 | |
| 2023 | $84,611.00 | $8,958,770 Land $3,834,560 Building $5,124,210 | |
| 2021 | $7,289,610 Land $3,001,010 Building $4,288,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3648 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 3648 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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