744 Forest Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054 Property Records

Gaston County property record for 744 Forest Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$110,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,535 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01068 06200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01068 06200`
Alternative APN	`111187`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	1 Plumbing Fixture
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Units	9 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,166 sqft Heated Area
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	744 FOREST DR
City	GASTONIA
State	NC
Zip	28054-5501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	FERN FOREST BLK A L 8 01 068 062 00 000
Legal Subdivision	FERN FOREST SUBDIVISION
Legal Block	A
Jurisdiction	GASTON NC
Township / Civil Division	GASTONIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	32703

Owner

744 Forest Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	456 18TH ST, CRAMERTON, NC 28032-1318
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 11, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back DAVID A DICKERSON ETAL
May 21, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 1, 1956
Deed Book / Page	5255 / 659
Prior Transfer Date	May 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0049781235
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GASTON NC
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2021
Property Address	744 FOREST DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054-5501
Document Number	0052550659
Book / Page	5255 / 659
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 98
Instrument Date	Aug 11, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$220.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1101 COLONY CT, 1101, GASTONIA, NC 28056-1629

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	456 18TH ST, CRAMERTON, NC 28032-1318

Mortgage

Document Number	5255662
Date	Aug 11, 2021
Instrument	5255/662

Lender

Name	DAVID A DICKERSON ETAL
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	5 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2022

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	GASTON NC
Recording Date	May 21, 2018
Property Address	744 FOREST DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054-5501
Document Number	0049781235
Book / Page	004978 / 001235
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1101 COLONY CT GASTONIA NC 280561629, GASTONIA, NC 28056-1629

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 744 Forest Dr was $1,535.

Source: Gaston County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Gaston County
Municipality	Gastonia City
Unified School District	Gaston County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,535.00	$143,630 (-) Land $18,000 Building $125,630
2025	$1,535.00	$143,630 Land $18,000 Building $125,630
2023	$1,551.00	$143,630 Land $18,000 Building $125,630
2021			$106,690 Land $18,000 Building $88,690

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 744 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2018–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2024 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 744 Forest Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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