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2251 RUFUS RATCHFORD RD

GASTONIA, NC 28056
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,834 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.
2.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,353 (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.$329,570 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,770

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.2.54
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 28056These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.821 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,891
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,808
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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.Owner occupied

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

2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Gaston County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Gastonia 28056

How it measures up in Gastonia 28056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gastonia 28056.

Living area1,834 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,786 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28056Gaston County
Living areabigger than1,834 ft²52% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.54 ac95% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than199355% of homes61% of homes

About 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd

When did 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC last sell?

2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC?

2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,834 square feet of living space and a 2.54-acre lot.

When was 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC built?

2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a ranch home.

How does 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28056?

Among the 13,480 homes in Gastonia 28056, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,834 ft² against a typical 1,786 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (2.54 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1993 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 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2251 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC was $2,353. The county assessed it at $329,570.

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