Gaston County property record for 712 Townsend Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,557 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,309 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01076 05500 |
| Primary APN | 01076 05500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,557 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28052-6148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1H |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST BLK B L 6 01 076 055 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST |
| Legal Block | B |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 32900 |
712 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MONSTERLOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5319 / 2310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Document Number | 0053192310 |
| Book / Page | 5319 / 2310 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $898.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 DONNA AVE, 200, GASTONIA, NC 28052-8154 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Document Number | 0053192316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 5319/2316 |
| Name | WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0052671558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5267/1558 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Document Number | 0050470493 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 712 TOWNSEND AVE GASTONIA NC 280526148, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6148 |
| Document Number | 0050470493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005047/000493 |
| Name | MONSTERLOANS |
|---|---|
| Address | LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 712 Townsend Ave was $5,309.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Municipality | Gastonia City |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,309.00 | $496,720 Land $23,000 Building $473,720 | |
| 2023 | $5,364.00 | $496,720 Land $23,000 Building $473,720 | |
| 2021 | $284,410 Land $18,000 Building $266,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 712 Townsend 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 712 Townsend Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TWO RIVERS UTILITIES serves 96,714 people · EPA ID NC0136010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 258 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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