Gaston County, North Carolina, consists of 13 incorporated cities and towns. In Gaston County, NC, property records present information about land ownership, legal property boundaries, sale prices, and assessed values for tax purposes.

In Gaston County, NC, the median home rental price is $993, the average home value is $211,078, and the median property tax rate is 0.88% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $62,900.

Property records in Gaston County, NC, are maintained by the Register of Deeds. The office is a secure repository for various property-related documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, and plats. These county records are predominantly indexed based on property owner names and recording dates, making it easier for individuals to locate specific documents.

Many of these records are accessible online through the eSearch website, where unofficial copies can be obtained. To obtain official, watermark-free, or certified copies, individuals may contact the office by phone or visit in person for more information.

The fees for obtaining copies of deeds and other property-related documents from the Gaston County Register of Deeds start at $0.25 per page for black and white copies. Certified copies are $5 for the initial page and $2 for each subsequent page. For plats, each page costs $21, while certifying plat documents adds $5 per page.

Zoning information for properties in Gaston County, NC, can be verified by inquiring about the Land Use Services of the Building Inspections Division. One can also submit a zoning verification letter request to the specific municipal office that governs the area where the property is located.