Gaston County property record for 605 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05016 00307 |
| Primary APN | 05016 00307 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 79 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 605 HELMS DR |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | OAKVIEW L 5 05 016 003 07 000 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 HELMS DR, LOWELL, NC 28098-1745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3433 / 680 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046731295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,340.00 (-2.3%) | $253,320 (-) Land $25,000 Building $228,320 | |
| 2025 | $2,395.00 (-20.19%) | $253,320 (-) Land $25,000 Building $228,320 | |
| 2023 | $3,001.00 | $253,320 Land $25,000 Building $228,320 | |
| 2021 | $152,270 Land $19,000 Building $133,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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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