Catawba County property record for 1859 McRee Rd, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 3.02 acres (131,551 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3740-16-84-6527 |
| Primary APN | 3740-16-84-6527 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 131,551 sqft (3.02 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1859 MCREE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-1650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20A |
| Legal Description | 1859 MCREE RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3071 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
1859 McRee Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1859 MCREE RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-1650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TIMOTHY J WEPNER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202610213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4022 / 816 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035611426 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1859 MCREE RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-1650 |
| Document Number | 0000010213 |
| Book / Page | 4022 / 816 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1859 MCREE RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-1650 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1859 MCREE RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-1650 |
| Document Number | 0035611426 |
| Book / Page | 003561 / 001426 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $248.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1859 MCREE RD NEWTON NC 286581650, NEWTON, NC 28658-1650 |
| Document Number | 35611430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003561/001430 |
| Instrument | 5570 |
| Name | TIMOTHY J WEPNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1512 LITTLE HILL RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-8643 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1859 McRee Rd was $940, down 20.2% 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 | $236,000 (-) Land $23,500 Building $212,500 | ||
| 2025 | $940.00 (-20.2%) | $236,000 Land $23,500 Building $212,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,178.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,178.00 | $236,000 Land $23,500 Building $212,500 | $236,000 Land $23,500 Building $212,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1859 McRee Rd 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 1859 McRee Rd 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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