Rowan County property record for 509 Forest Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 949 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,685 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 148 216 |
| Primary APN | 148 216 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 949 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 949 sqft |
| Basement Area | 902 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,230 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 509 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KANNAPOLIS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28081-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4:SINGLE |
| Legal Description | L9 BA |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAY CROSSING PHASE 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CHINA GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 51501 |
509 Forest Ave is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Rowan County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1112 BETHPAGE RD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28081-9000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 820 / 871 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014550130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Forest Ave was $1,685.
Source: Rowan County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan County |
| Municipality | Kannapolis City |
| Unified School District | Kannapolis City Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,685.00 | $139,325 (-) Land $34,200 Building $105,125 | $139,325 Land $34,200 Building $105,125 |
| 2025 | $1,685.00 | $139,325 Land $34,200 Building $105,125 | |
| 2023 | $1,685.00 | $139,325 Land $34,200 Building $105,125 | $139,325 Land $34,200 Building $105,125 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 509 Forest Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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 KANNAPOLIS serves 56,050 people · EPA ID NC0180065 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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