Gaston County property record for 505 Birch St, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 786 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,214 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05001 02900 |
| Primary APN | 05001 02900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 786 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 505 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | UNITED SPINNERS CORP BLK 6 L 77 05 001 029 00 000 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
505 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 BIRCH ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STOLPEN DINA S TRUST (RT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5072 / 1577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 505 BIRCH ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0052760471 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5276/471 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 505 BIRCH ST, LOWELL, NC 28098-1309 |
| Document Number | 0050721577 |
| Book / Page | 005072 / 001577 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 BIRCH ST LOWELL NC 280981309, LOWELL, NC 28098-1309 |
| Document Number | 50721580 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005072/001580 |
| Name | STOLPEN DINA S TRUST (RT) |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Birch St was $1,214.
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 | $1,214.00 | $113,570 Land $17,000 Building $96,570 | |
| 2023 | $1,345.00 | $113,570 Land $17,000 Building $96,570 | |
| 2021 | $54,130 Land $12,000 Building $42,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 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 505 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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