Catawba County property record for 16 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC 28658 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,500 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3740-07-68-3203 |
| Primary APN | 3740-07-68-3203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 178 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-1728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 3 PL 64-59 PL 64-59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3740-07-68-3203
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 RUTH AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-1728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200632349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2794 / 1993 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton-Conover City Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $240,600 (-) Land $13,400 Building $227,200 | ||
| 2025 | $959.00 (-45.97%) | $240,600 (+15.01%) Land $13,400 Building $227,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,775.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,775.00 | $209,200 Land $13,400 Building $195,800 | $240,600 Land $13,400 Building $227,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Catawba County (37035C), updated September 1, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370350113001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 72 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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