Gaston County property record for 401 Birch St, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05005 05400 |
| Primary APN | 05005 05400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Glass |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 401 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | UNITED SPINNERS CORP BLK 10 L 48 05 005 054 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNITED SPINNERS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 610 OAKLAND ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1350 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4070 / 480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4000000598 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 401 BIRCH ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1307 |
| Document Number | 0055832183 |
| Book / Page | 5583 / 2183 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 OAKLAND ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1350 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 OAKLAND ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1350 |
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Municipality | Lowell City |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $826.00 | $77,290 (-) Land $11,800 Building $65,490 | |
| 2025 | $826.00 (-9.73%) | $77,290 (-) Land $11,800 Building $65,490 | |
| 2023 | $915.00 | $77,290 Land $11,800 Building $65,490 | |
| 2021 | $41,780 Land $9,440 Building $32,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF LOWELL serves 3,837 people · EPA ID NC0136060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TWO RIVERS UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 134 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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