Rowan County property record for 218 N Rowan Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,651 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,894 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 035 053 |
| Primary APN | 035 053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,651 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 218 N ROWAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28159-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8:SINGLE |
| Legal Description | L75-77 NEWTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTON HEIGHTS |
| Jurisdiction | ROWAN NC |
| Township / Civil Division | SALISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 50700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spencer Historic District listed 1984 · 282 contributing resources · NRIS 84000619 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
218 N Rowan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Rowan County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 N ROWAN AVE, SPENCER, NC 28159-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1437 / 522 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011780735 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROWAN NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 218 N ROWAN AVE, SPENCER, NC 28159-2426 |
| Document Number | 0014370522 |
| Book / Page | 1437 / 522 |
| Map Reference | MB 9995 PG 144 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 CHANCY LN, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104-1253 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 N ROWAN AVE, SPENCER, NC 28159-2426 |
| Document Number | 0001437523 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1437/523 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 N Rowan Ave was $1,894.
Source: Rowan County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan County |
| Municipality | Spencer Town |
| Unified School District | Rowan-Salisbury Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,894.00 | $167,680 (-) Land $21,000 Building $146,680 | $167,680 Land $21,000 Building $146,680 |
| 2025 | $1,894.00 | $167,680 Land $21,000 Building $146,680 | |
| 2023 | $1,894.00 | $167,680 Land $21,000 Building $146,680 | $167,680 Land $21,000 Building $146,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 N Rowan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2024
| 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 218 N Rowan Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SALISBURY-ROWAN serves 46,156 people · EPA ID NC0180010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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