Gaston County property record for 603 Caroline Ave, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,601 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,500 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $2,430 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05009 00601 |
| Primary APN | 05009 00601 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,601 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 603 CAROLINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HENRY M MCADEN L P/22 05 009 006 01 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
603 Caroline Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1987.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 CAROLINE AVE, LOWELL, NC 28098-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1854 / 565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 603 Caroline Ave was $2,430.
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 | $2,430.00 | $272,370 Land $22,000 Building $250,370 | |
| 2023 | $2,797.00 | $281,060 Land $22,000 Building $259,060 | |
| 2021 | $117,520 Land $17,000 Building $100,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 603 Caroline 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 603 Caroline 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 | 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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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