Gaston County property record for 809 Townsend Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,608 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01076 00500 |
| Primary APN | 01076 00500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 809 TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28052-6156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HILLCREST BLK C L 13 01 076 005 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST |
| Legal Block | C |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 32900 |
809 Townsend Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Gaston County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 TOWNSEND AVE, GASTONIA, NC 28052-6156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2891 / 337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 Townsend Ave was $2,608.
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 | $2,608.00 | $243,990 Land $23,000 Building $220,990 | |
| 2023 | $2,635.00 | $243,990 Land $23,000 Building $220,990 | |
| 2021 | $162,790 Land $18,000 Building $144,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 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 809 Townsend 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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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