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1246 RATCHFORD DR

DALLAS, NC 28034
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,536 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$626 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$87,660 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$67,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,660

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyGaston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
W. C. Friday Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
North Gaston High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Carr Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28034These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.442 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,374
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,768
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1246 Ratchford Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Gaston County

How it measures up in Dallas 28034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 28034.

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 1246 Ratchford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 28034Gaston County
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²50% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac52% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than197842% of homes47% of homes

About 1246 Ratchford Dr

When did 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC last sell?

1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC last sold on Feb 1, 1986, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC?

1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC built?

1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC?

1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC is assigned to W. C. Friday Middle School (middle), rated D; North Gaston High School (high), rated D+; Carr Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC compare to other homes in Dallas 28034?

Among the 7,163 homes in Dallas 28034, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1978 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1246 Ratchford Dr, Dallas, NC was $626. The county assessed it at $87,660.

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