688 Newcastle Rd is a 1,882 square foot house on a 0.47 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Gastonia data, we estimate the home's value is $286,307.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$286,307
$5,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($264K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,082 (+2.2%)
$15,000 + $224,740
$239,740
2024
$2,037 (+97.8%)
$15,000 + $224,740
$239,740
2023
$1,030 (+86.2%)
2022
$553 (−1.5%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2021
$561 (−50.6%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2020
$1,136 (−0.7%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2019
$1,144 (+244.6%)
$10,000 + $74,140
$84,140
2018
$332 (−0.2%)
$10,000 + $74,140
$84,140
2017
$333 (−0.4%)
$9,600 + $45,685
$55,285
2016
$334 (−26.8%)
$9,600 + $45,685
$55,285
2014
$456 (+0.1%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2013
$455 (+42.8%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2012
$319 (−28.0%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2011
$443
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
Tax history for 688 Newcastle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,082 (+2.2%)
$15,000 + $224,740
$239,740
2024
$2,037 (+97.8%)
$15,000 + $224,740
$239,740
2023
$1,030 (+86.2%)
2022
$553 (−1.5%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2021
$561 (−50.6%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2020
$1,136 (−0.7%)
$10,000 + $76,580
$86,580
2019
$1,144 (+244.6%)
$10,000 + $74,140
$84,140
2018
$332 (−0.2%)
$10,000 + $74,140
$84,140
2017
$333 (−0.4%)
$9,600 + $45,685
$55,285
2016
$334 (−26.8%)
$9,600 + $45,685
$55,285
2014
$456 (+0.1%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2013
$455 (+42.8%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2012
$319 (−28.0%)
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
2011
$443
$16,500 + $55,811
$72,311
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS-8
Urban Residential Districts
Four urban residential districts are hereby created: RS-20, RS-12, RS-8 and RMF. The RS-20, RS-12 and RS-8 districts are primarily geared towards single-family residential development with standard minimum lot sizes ranging from twenty thousand square feet in the RS-20 zone to eight thousand square feet in the RS-8 zone. The RMF district is geared towards multi-family residential development. These districts will most likely be found in the Urban Standards Overlay District and are served by public utilities. Higher densities than those normally allowed and a variety of different residential types may be accommodated in all zones through planned residential developments (PRD's), infill residential developments, and traditional neighborhood developments (TND's) and/or through the satisfaction of certain of certain performance design and construction criteria.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Agriculture
Park & open space
Apr 17, 2026 • Final
Addition (residential)
Construct an addition to the building with decks and porches.
Addition
Feb 29, 2024 • Final
Hvac change out - gas
Replace the heating and air conditioning system.
Gas
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Continuous Footing
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt/Composition
Roof Shape Type: Pitched
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SPRING VALLEY
Living Sq. Ft: 1,882
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SPRING VALLEY BLK C L 4 01 014A 011 00 000
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,473
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: GASTONIA CITY
Acres: 0.47
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: GASTONIA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,882
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Gaston County
APN: 102498
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Edward D Sadler Junior Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Bessemer City Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
Bessemer City High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gastonia, NC • 28052
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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
$272,000 – $330,000
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