Gaston County property record for 5542 Candlewick Trl, Gastonia, NC 28056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,651 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 2.23 acres (97,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,589 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15116 00119 |
| Primary APN | 15116 00119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,651 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 97,139 sqft (2.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5542 CANDLEWICK TRL |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28056-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HOME PLACE L 30 15 116 001 19 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME PLACE |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 33306 |
5542 Candlewick Trl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 CANDLEWICK TRL, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4180 / 2036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 5542 CANDLEWICK TRL, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5542 CANDLEWICK TRL, GASTONIA, NC 28056-8922 |
| Document Number | 0054642185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5464/2185 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOPKINS, MN 55343 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5542 Candlewick Trl was $2,589.
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 | $2,589.00 | $362,730 Land $50,150 Building $312,580 | |
| 2023 | $2,520.00 | $362,730 Land $50,150 Building $312,580 | |
| 2021 | $232,550 Land $41,810 Building $190,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5542 Candlewick Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · tidal / storm surge |
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 5542 Candlewick Trl is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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