Catawba County property record for 1855 Forrest St, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3648-16-83-7320 |
| Primary APN | 3648-16-83-7320 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1855 FORREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-9441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 PLAT 16-108 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
1855 Forrest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1855 FORREST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-9441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1895 / 195 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032220441 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1855 Forrest St was $1,001, down 18.2% from the year before.
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 | $251,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $236,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,001.00 (-18.15%) | $251,300 Land $15,000 Building $236,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,223.00 (+3.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,182.00 | $251,300 Land $15,000 Building $236,300 | $251,300 Land $15,000 Building $236,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1855 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1855 Forrest St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 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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