Gaston County property record for 72 Walnut Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,189 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17004A11900 |
| Primary APN | 17004A11900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 72 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28054-3053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | REX L 59 17 004A 119 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF REX SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
72 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5134 / 100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Property Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST PRIORITY TITLE COMPANY, FIRST INTEGRITY TTL CO DENVE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0053100109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5310/109 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | AURORA, CO 80014 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Document Number | 0051340100 |
| Book / Page | 5134 / 100 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 JOHN J DELANEY DR #348348, 1501, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Document Number | 5134103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5134/103 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Document Number | 0050851671 |
| Book / Page | 005085 / 001671 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 72 WALNUT AVE GASTONIA NC 280543053, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 72 WALNUT AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054-3053 |
| Document Number | 0050102128 |
| Book / Page | 005010 / 002128 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $58.96 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2506 GASTONIA NC 280532506, GASTONIA, NC 28053-2506 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Walnut Ave was $2,189.
Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston County |
| Municipality | Ranlo Town |
| Unified School District | Gaston County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,189.00 | $188,070 Land $14,000 Building $174,070 | |
| 2023 | $2,153.00 | $188,070 Land $14,000 Building $174,070 | |
| 2021 | $94,810 Land $10,000 Building $84,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Walnut 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 72 Walnut Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | TOWN OF RANLO serves 4,511 people · EPA ID NC0136034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TWO RIVERS UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 228 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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