Gaston County property record for 500 Ethelyn Ave, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,099 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,239 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204178 |
| Primary APN | 204178 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,099 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1H |
| Legal Description | ELEANOR ACRES BLK 4 L E 05 006 059 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | BANKS L MCARVER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 31303 |
500 Ethelyn Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5437 / 2045 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3823000418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Document Number | 0000010447 |
| Book / Page | 5669 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE GROUP LLC, ROCKET CLOSE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Document Number | 0000010447, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5669/394 |
| Instrument | 202610447 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Document Number | 0054372045 |
| Book / Page | 5437 / 2045 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $798.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 BROOKSIDE DR, FRANKLIN, NC 28734-8541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Document Number | 0054372048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5437/2048 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 ETHELYN AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1815 |
| Document Number | 0053941083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5394/1083 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Ethelyn Ave was $4,239.
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 | $4,239.00 | $396,620 Land $22,000 Building $374,620 | |
| 2023 | $4,699.00 | $396,620 Land $22,000 Building $374,620 | |
| 2021 | $232,850 Land $22,000 Building $210,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Ethelyn Ave 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 | 1 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 Ethelyn Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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