Gaston County property record for 503 Caroline Ave, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,607 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05009 00400 |
| Primary APN | 05009 00400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HENRY M MCADEN L P/18-21 05 009 004 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY M MCADEN |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
503 Caroline Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5632 / 620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1640 |
| Document Number | 5632000620 |
| Book / Page | 5632 / 620 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLUTI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $56,560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1640 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 5632000622, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5632/622 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1640 |
| Document Number | 0055940646 |
| Book / Page | 5594 / 646 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1212 MONROE DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054-5614 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1640 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Caroline Ave was $1,607, down 0.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,607.00 (-0.8%) | $150,350 (-0.82%) Land $22,000 Building $128,350 | |
| 2025 | $1,620.00 | $151,600 Land $22,000 Building $129,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,796.00 | $151,600 Land $22,000 Building $129,600 | |
| 2021 | $80,830 Land $17,000 Building $63,830 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Caroline Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 503 Caroline 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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