Northampton County property record for 838 River Rd, Gaston, NC 27832
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02383 |
| Primary APN | 01-02383 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | GASTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR2 |
| Legal Description | HARRIS LOT |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920402 |
838 River Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Northampton County records, as of November 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 850 RIVER RD, HENRICO, NC 27842 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000570459 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 River Rd was $822.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Northampton County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $822.00 | $67,692 Land $13,850 Building $53,842 | $67,692 Land $13,850 Building $53,842 |
| 2023 | $799.00 | $67,692 Land $13,850 Building $53,842 | $67,692 Land $13,850 Building $53,842 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2025 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 838 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | NORTHAMPTON--LAKE GASTON serves 3,984 people · EPA ID NC0466110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ROANOKE RAPIDS SANITARY DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 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 | 7 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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