Catawba County property record for 121 3rd Ave SW, Catawba, NC 28609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3781-09-16-6648 |
| Primary APN | 3781-09-16-6648 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 192 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Patio Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 121 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | CATAWBA |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28609-8179 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 & 9 PLAT 42-152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CATAWBA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 11501 |
121 3rd Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 3RD AVE SW, CATAWBA, NC 28609-8179 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 121 3RD AVE SW, CATAWBA, NC 28609-8179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0036480784 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3648/784 |
| Instrument | 8362 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Mar 24, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 3rd Ave SW was $1,040.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Catawba Town |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $261,000 Land $14,300 Building $246,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,040.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,084.00 | $126,200 Land $14,400 Building $111,800 | $261,000 Land $14,300 Building $246,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 3rd Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 121 3rd Ave SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CATAWBA serves 1,617 people · EPA ID NC0118040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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