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17 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC 28658 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 17 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC 28658 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.91 acres (39,640 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$115,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$762 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3740-07-68-5041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3740-07-68-5041
Alternative APN
  • 0034503

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,436 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,344 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area39,640 sqft (0.91 acres)
Lot Dimensions387 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area40 sqft
Patio Area105 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 RUTH AVE
CityNEWTON
StateNC
Zip28658-1728
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 8A PL 7-47
Legal SubdivisionGEORGE ROWE EST MAP 1
Legal Lot Number8A
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract11300

Owner

Source: Catawba County records · APN 3740-07-68-5041

Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address17 RUTH AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-1728
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC
May 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20188639
Deed Book / Page3454 / 1544
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Property Address17 RUTH AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-1728
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 04, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0036360886
DateFeb 24, 2021
Book Page3636/886
Instrument4214
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2051

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateMay 25, 2018
Property Address17 RUTH AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-1728
Document Number0034541544
Book / Page03454 / 1544
Map ReferenceMB7 PG47
Instrument DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument08639
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 247, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-0247

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 RUTH AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-1728

Mortgage

Document Number8640
DateMay 25, 2018
Instrument08640
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba County
MunicipalityNewton City
Unified School DistrictCatawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$191,100 (-) Land $13,600 Building $177,500
2025$762.00 (-52.99%)
2023$1,621.00$191,100 Land $13,600 Building $177,500$191,100 Land $13,600 Building $177,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Catawba County (37035C), updated September 1, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 370350113002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Internet Providers

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

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
SpectrumCable1,000 / 1,000
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20

Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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5G and 4G LTE

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