Catawba County property record for 1281 McDowell Cir, Conover, NC 28613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Apr 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $841 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3750-12-95-6887 |
| Primary APN | 3750-12-95-6887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 286 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1281 MCDOWELL CIR |
|---|---|
| City | CONOVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28613-8382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 & PT 17 PL 13-28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WITHERSPOON ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1281 MCDOWELL CIR, CONOVER, NC 28613-8382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1230 / 58 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027510377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,100 (-) Land $17,800 Building $193,300 | ||
| 2025 | $841.00 (-21.99%) | $211,100 (-) Land $17,800 Building $193,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,078.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,036.00 | $211,100 Land $17,800 Building $193,300 | $211,100 Land $17,800 Building $193,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
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 | CITY OF NEWTON serves 18,407 people · EPA ID NC0118015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| 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 | 39 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 88 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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