Gaston County property record for 53 Central Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $133 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17003A04700 |
| Primary APN | 17003A04700 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,332 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 53 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28054-3002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | E B SMITH L 136 17 003A 047 00 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
53 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CENTRAL AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3014 / 935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Central Ave was $133, down 51.1% from the year before.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Municipality | Ranlo Town |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133.00 (-51.1%) | $118,970 (-) Land $14,000 Building $104,970 | |
| 2025 | $272.00 | $118,970 Land $14,000 Building $104,970 | |
| 2023 | $273.00 | $118,970 Land $14,000 Building $104,970 | |
| 2021 | $85,040 Land $10,000 Building $75,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Central Ave 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 | 2 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 53 Central 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF RANLO serves 4,511 people · EPA ID NC0136034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TWO RIVERS UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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