Catawba County property record for 228 W A St, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,520 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,500 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $807 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3730-16-83-8987 |
| Primary APN | 3730-16-83-8987 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,520 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 W A ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-3920 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT PT 3-6 PT 3-6 PL 2-80 PL 2-80 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZEB H YOUNT ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-6 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 892, NEWTON, NC 28658-0892 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 555 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton-Conover City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $202,500 (-) Land $34,800 Building $167,700 | ||
| 2025 | $807.00 (-53.03%) | $202,500 (-) Land $34,800 Building $167,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,718.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,718.00 | $202,500 Land $34,800 Building $167,700 | $202,500 Land $34,800 Building $167,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 232 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 USA.
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