Catawba County property record for 1701 Nelson Dr, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,500 (Jun 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3740-11-76-0136 |
| Primary APN | 3740-11-76-0136 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 201 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 305 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1701 NELSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 2C PL 14-64 FRANKLIN PL 14-64 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN HGTS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1701 Nelson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1978.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 NELSON DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 1701 NELSON DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 - OMAHA, TITLE365 OMAHA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0036690116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3669/116 |
| Instrument | 15793 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MEMPHIS, TN 38118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1701 Nelson Dr was $799.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,500 Land $10,100 Building $190,400 | ||
| 2025 | $799.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,701.00 | $200,500 Land $10,100 Building $190,400 | $200,500 Land $10,100 Building $190,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1701 Nelson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 Claims | 2 (2003–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 1701 Nelson Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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