Gaston County property record for 947 Mars St, Gastonia, NC 28052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102259 |
| Primary APN | 102259 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 1 Plumbing Fixture |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Heated Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 947 MARS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GASTONIA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28052-1154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | M A MACKIE BLK 6 L P/1 01 013 096 00 000 |
| Legal Subdivision | M A MACKIE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | GASTONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 31800 |
947 Mars St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Gaston County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 947 MARS ST, GASTONIA, NC 28052-1154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5525 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GASTON NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 947 MARS ST, GASTONIA, NC 28052-1154 |
| Document Number | 0054251585 |
| Book / Page | 5425 / 1585 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 118 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 947 Mars St was $1,112.
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 | $1,112.00 | $104,100 Land $14,000 Building $90,100 | |
| 2023 | $1,124.00 (+132.23%) | $104,100 (+185.91%) Land $14,000 Building $90,100 | |
| 2022 | $484.00 | $36,410 Land $6,000 Building $30,410 | |
| 2021 | $36,410 Land $6,000 Building $30,410 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 947 Mars St 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 | 1 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 947 Mars St 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 | None beyond 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 | 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 253 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ripple Fiber.
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