540 Costner School Rd is a 2,313 square foot house on a 0.85 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 20, 2009 for $82,000. Based on Redfin's Bessemer City data, we estimate the home's value is $309,996.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$309,996
$228K since sold in February 2009$2,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 7.9% lower than the average sale price ($337K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NR
Neighborhood Residential
The Neighborhood Residential (NR) district is established where the principal use of land is for medium density single-family uses along with limited home occupations and public and private community uses. It is expected that all dwellings will have access to municipal water and sewer supplies.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl/Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,313
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.8
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 160
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,026
Municipality Name: BESSEMER CITY
Acres: 0.85
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BESSEMER CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,313
Stories: 1.8
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Gaston County
APN: 151775
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bessemer City Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Bessemer City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Bessemer City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$295,000 – $357,000
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