Gaston County property record for 612 Helms Dr, Lowell, NC 28098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,854 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05016 00313 |
| Primary APN | 05016 00313 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 612 HELMS DR |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28098-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | OAKVIEW L 11 05 016 003 13 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKVIEW PHASE II |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH POINT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| Census Tract | 31304 |
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 612 HELMS DR, LOWELL, NC 28098-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2901 / 158 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 612 HELMS DR, LOWELL, NC 28098-1746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0053011073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5301/1073 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 612 HELMS DR, LOWELL, NC 28098-1746 |
| Document Number | 0049070399 |
| Book / Page | 004907 / 000399 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 612 HELMS DR LOWELL NC 280981746, LOWELL, NC 28098-1746 |
| Document Number | 0049070399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004907/000399 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2047 |
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 | $2,854.00 (-9.8%) | $267,050 (-) Land $25,000 Building $242,050 | |
| 2023 | $3,164.00 | $267,050 Land $25,000 Building $242,050 | |
| 2021 | $164,850 Land $19,000 Building $145,850 |
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures