217 E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 217 E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$83 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3740-13-03-7449

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3740-13-03-7449
Alternative APN
  • 0003287

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area146 sqft
Patio Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 E 1ST ST
CityNEWTON
StateNC
Zip28658-2305
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeB-3
Legal DescriptionACCT# 198345 MAP 003N -02-002- -0 2SFRAME HSE 2SFR MP OFP MP 1SFR OFP
Legal TractA
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2056
Census Tract11200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Newton Downtown Historic District
listed 2012 · 55 contributing resources · NRIS 12000253

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address319 S VINE ST, FOSTORIA, OH 44830-1843
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201819493
Deed Book / Page3481 / 1648
Prior Transfer DateSep 9, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0033080964
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address217 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-2305
Document Number0000008651
Book / Page4017 / 1235
Instrument DateApr 17, 2026
Instrument20268651
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266
Address11 N BRADY AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-3245

Mortgage

Document Number0000008651,
DateMay 1, 2026
Book Page4017/1235
Instrument20268651
Lender
NameCOMMERCE BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.22%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$20,900 (-) Land $20,900
2025$83.00 (-53.11%)$20,900 (-) Land $20,900
2024$177.00
2023$177.00$20,900 Land $20,900$20,900 Land $20,900

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

Flood

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Ripple Fiber, T-Mobile.

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