Nestled on a quiet road in Bessemer City, and offering more than 10 acres of private land, 1051 Bess Town Road is perfect for buyers seeking space and privacy. This ranch-style farmhouse offers Two bedrooms, one bathroom and both original character and modern touches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10.43 acresLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brian Casper• Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Listed by Ken Luckadoo• Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Bought with Lisa Nobles• Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Experience "Old Tyme" country living on the front porch on 10.43 acres, rain on the tin roof and watch the world go by on the spacious cement front porch, or relax on back deck.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,215
$71,840 + $96,000
$167,840
2024
$1,215 (+2.7%)
2023
$1,183 (+9.5%)
$74,190 + $96,000
$170,190
2022
$1,080 (−2.3%)
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
2021
$1,106 (+2.2%)
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
2020
$1,082
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
Tax history for 1051 Bess Town Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,215
$71,840 + $96,000
$167,840
2024
$1,215 (+2.7%)
2023
$1,183 (+9.5%)
$74,190 + $96,000
$170,190
2022
$1,080 (−2.3%)
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
2021
$1,106 (+2.2%)
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
2020
$1,082
$60,330 + $57,060
$117,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.02 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gaston County
APN
163556
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
R-3
Single-Family General
This district is to accommodate single family site built homes, modular construction, double-wide and single-wide manufactured homes. The minimum lot size allowed in this district will be dependent on the provision of public or community water and sewer facilities. Although areas may be served with such utilities, most of these areas are located beyond existing or anticipated utility service coverage areas. The minimum lot size for residential uses in this district is larger than in other residential zoning districts.
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 10.43
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bessemer
Middle Or Junior High School: Bessemer
High School: Bessemer
Location Information
Directions: From I-85: take exit 14 for NC-274 N, continue on NC-274 N, turn right on 1448/E Maine Ave, turn right on N 14th St, turn right on Bess Town Rd, home will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Gaston County
APN: 163556
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1021
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1021
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1021
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bessemer City Central Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Bessemer City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
Bessemer City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bessemer City, NC • 28016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $338,000
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