Caldwell County property record for 168 Optimist Ave, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.592 acres (25,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,504 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 28 1 11 |
| Primary APN | 03 28 1 11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,468 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 25,800 sqft (0.592 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 90193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 OPTIMIST AVE |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1294 PG 1418 YR 2000 ST 198.00 |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
168 Optimist Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2000.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 OPTIMIST AVE, HUDSON, NC 28638-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1294 / 1418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 168 Optimist Ave was $1,504, down 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Hudson Town |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,504.00 (-4.69%) | $241,100 (-) Land $17,000 Building $224,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,578.00 | $241,100 Land $17,000 Building $224,100 | $241,100 Land $17,000 Building $224,100 |
| 2023 | $103,900 (-) Land $17,000 Building $86,900 | $103,900 (-) Land $17,000 Building $86,900 | |
| 2022 | $811.00 | $103,900 Land $17,000 Building $86,900 | $103,900 Land $17,000 Building $86,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 168 Optimist Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · 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 168 Optimist Ave 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 | CITY OF LENOIR serves 26,388 people · EPA ID NC0114010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 95 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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