Gaston County property record for 500 Birch St, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,949 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05001 04200 |
| Primary APN | 05001 04200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Heated Area |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Street Address | 500 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | UNITED SPINNERS CORP BLK 7 L 70A,74 05 001 042 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF UNITED SPINNERS CORPORATION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
500 Birch St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1149 E 8TH AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-5769 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4563 / 1916 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Birch St was $1,949.
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 | $1,949.00 | $182,320 Land $15,300 Building $167,020 | |
| 2023 | $2,160.00 | $250,720 Land $17,000 Building $233,720 | |
| 2021 | $162,500 Land $12,000 Building $150,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Birch St 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 500 Birch St 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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: 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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