Gaston County property record for 505 Hand Cir, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,967 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05012 08003 |
| Primary APN | 05012 08003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 505 HAND CIR |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PB 015 003 BLK 00 L 05 012 080 03 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 31303 |
505 Hand Cir is owned by an individual who bought it in February 1999.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1062, GASTONIA, NC 28053-1062 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2904 / 608 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2904000608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Hand Cir was $1,967.
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 | $1,967.00 | $184,070 Land $22,000 Building $162,070 | |
| 2023 | $2,181.00 | $184,070 Land $22,000 Building $162,070 | |
| 2021 | $106,850 Land $22,000 Building $84,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Hand Cir 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 | 7 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 Hand Cir is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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