2018 N Drum Ave, Newton, NC 28658 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 2018 N Drum Ave, Newton, NC 28658

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$60,000 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill$585 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3731-20-90-8883

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3731-20-90-8883
Alternative APN
  • 0903763

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,162 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area952 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 73 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2018 N DRUM AVE
CityNEWTON
StateNC
Zip28658-2811
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-7
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 1 PL 63-21 PL 63-21
Legal SubdivisionMINOR PROP DIV MARY ANN D FISH
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract11200

Owner

2018 N Drum Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.

Source: Catawba County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address217 W 21ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-2805
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRight of Survivorship

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 18, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 26, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200717193
Deed Book / Page2846 / 1477
Last Transfer DateAug 13, 2026
Transfer Doc0000016842
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateAug 18, 2026
Property Address2018 N DRUM AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-2811
Document Number0000016842
Book / Page4059 / 443
Instrument DateAug 13, 2026
Instrument202616842
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address217 W 21ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-2805

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Property Address2018 N DRUM AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-2811
Document Number0033901850
Book / Page003390 / 001850
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2018 N DRUM AVE NEWTON NC 286582811, NEWTON, NC 28658-2811

Mortgage

Document Number0033901850
DateMar 22, 2017
Book Page003390/001850
Instrument4930
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWILSON, NC 27893
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueMar 21, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2018 N Drum Ave was $585, down 6.7% from the year before.

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$146,800 (-) Land $10,100 Building $136,700$146,800 Land $10,100 Building $136,700
2025$585.00 (-6.7%)$146,800 Land $10,100 Building $136,700
2024$627.00
2023$627.00$146,800 Land $10,100 Building $136,700$146,800 Land $10,100 Building $136,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2018 N Drum Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides

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

Wildfire risk around 2018 N Drum Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEWTON
serves 18,407 people · EPA ID NC0118015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting39
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ripple Fiber
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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