1216 N Ransom St

1,088 Sq. Ft.
$164 / Sq. Ft.
1,088
Sq. Ft.
$164
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Updated Price: $180,000 and move in ready. This could be your first home or investment property. Adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow featuring a formal living and dining room—ideal for entertaining or everyday living. This home blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates, including crown molding in every room, fresh paint (2021), and ceiling fans throughout. Inside, enjoy a mix of original hardwood floors and updated vinyl plank flooring, along with an updated bathroom and kitchen plumbing. The...Updated Price: $180,000 and move in ready. This could be your first home or investment property. Adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow featuring a formal living and dining room—ideal for entertaining or everyday living. This home blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates, including crown molding in every room, fresh paint (2021), and ceiling fans throughout. Inside, enjoy a mix of original hardwood floors and updated vinyl plank flooring, along with an updated bathroom and kitchen plumbing. The gas water heater (installed 2022) and humidifier under the home provide added comfort and efficiency. The refrigerator, washer, and dryer will remain—an added bonus for the new owner. Outside, the fenced yard offers privacy and plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment on over 0.36 acres, backing up to a serene tree line. The property extends beyond the fence, offering extra room for gardening or play. This year, the homeowners successfully grew strawberries and tomatoes—there’s plenty of room for your own creative garden plans! The wired storage building to the right of the home (purchased in 2022) is perfect for a workshop, man cave, or she shed. The basement provides additional storage or space for hobbies. Note: The shed on the left will not remain. Convenient to HWY 85, move-in ready, and full of charm—this home is perfect for a first-time buyer or investor seeking a well-maintained property with great potential. This home will not last long—schedule your appointment today and you can be home for the holidays. You may even qualify for a $15,000 grant to assist you. Contact us for more details.
  1. Listed by Pamela McElroy • Keller Williams Ballantyne Area • pammcelroy@kw.com

Property Details for 1216 North Ransom Street

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
Bell Estates
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 03:16 PM

Property Details for 1216 North Ransom Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4312465
Days on Market56
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
CountyGaston County

Location

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Building Information for 1216 North Ransom Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

Payment Calculator

$997 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$868

Property Taxes

$129

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1216 North Ransom Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.197456
  • Latitude: 35.277124
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $167,050.00
  • Parcel Number: 101550
  • City Taxes Paid To: Gastonia
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Grier
  • High School: Ashbrook
  • Elementary School: Bessemer City
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1088.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1088
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 230
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 230
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1088.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Storage Space
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1216 North Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4312465

$178,000
Dec 18, 2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4312465

Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$180,000
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$195,000
Nov 9, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$205,000
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4312465

$210,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4312465

$178,000
12/18/2025

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4312465

12/02/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$180,000
11/14/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$195,000
11/09/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4312465

$205,000
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4312465

$210,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1216 North Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,000Additions$135,100Total$145,100
Tax Record2025$1,551 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR1CountyGASTONAPN101550

Schools near 1216 North Ransom Street

This home is within Gaston County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bessemer City Primary School
PublicPK to 2

W P Grier Middle School
Public6 to 8

North Gaston High School
Public9 to 12

Highland School Of Technology
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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