Gaston County property record for 506 Martha Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,319 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10071B05800 |
| Primary APN | 10071B05800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,150 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 506 MARTHA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28052-6775 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | L M RATCHFORD ESTATE BLK A 10 071B 058 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | L M RATCHFORD ESTATE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 33400 |
506 Martha Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 MARTHA AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6775 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5233 / 2141 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 506 MARTHA AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6775 |
| Document Number | 0052332141 |
| Book / Page | 5233 / 2141 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $326.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 615 E LOUISIANA AVE, 615, BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016-2834 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 MARTHA AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6775 |
| Document Number | 52332144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5233/2144 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 506 MARTHA AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6775 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0049652350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 4965/2350 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.12% |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 6% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Martha Ave was $1,319.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,319.00 | $184,770 Land $15,000 Building $169,770 | |
| 2023 | $1,284.00 | $184,770 Land $15,000 Building $169,770 | |
| 2021 | $79,150 Land $12,000 Building $67,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Martha 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 506 Martha 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 | 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 | PINEVIEW S/D private · serves 102 people · EPA ID NC0136329 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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