Gaston County property record for 517 Hand Cir, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $547 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 128514 |
| Primary APN | 128514 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Street Address | 517 HAND CIR |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 05 012 068 01 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 31303 |
517 Hand Cir is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 146 ROYAL OAKS LN, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8834 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5411 / 1797 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 517 HAND CIR, LOWELL, NC 28098-1915 |
| Document Number | 0054111797 |
| Book / Page | 5411 / 1797 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $32.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 ROYAL OAKS LN, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8834 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 ROYAL OAKS LN, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8834 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Hand Cir was $547, down 0.5% 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 | $547.00 (-0.55%) | $51,180 (-0.64%) Land $15,340 Building $35,840 | |
| 2025 | $550.00 | $51,510 Land $15,340 Building $36,170 | |
| 2023 | $610.00 | $51,510 Land $15,340 Building $36,170 | |
| 2021 | $33,380 Land $15,340 Building $18,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 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 517 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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