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2902 RUFUS RATCHFORD RD

GASTONIA, NC 28056
3
Beds
2
Baths
896 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.
2.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$439 (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.$61,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,260
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,470

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
CountyGaston
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.19
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.

H
Forestview High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
E
W. A. Bess Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.6 mi
M
Cramerton Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Gaston County Schools

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
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

2902 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Gastonia 28056
  • Older than 66% 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 area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,782 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size2.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGastonia 28056Gaston County
Living areabigger than896 ft²4% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.19 ac93% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198134% of homes50% of homes

About 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd

When did 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC last sell?

2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC last sold on Jan 24, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC?

2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 2.19-acre lot.

When was 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC built?

2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC?

2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC is assigned to Forestview High School (high), rated C-; W. A. Bess Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Cramerton Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Gaston County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC compare to other homes in Gastonia 28056?

Among the 13,480 homes in Gastonia 28056, it is bigger than 4% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,782 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (2.19 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1981 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 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2902 Rufus Ratchford Rd, Gastonia, NC was $439. The county assessed it at $61,470.

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