Catawba County property record for 2498 Settlemyre Bridge Rd, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $749 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3720-07-59-0267 |
| Primary APN | 3720-07-59-0267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 578 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2498 SETTLEMYRE BRIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-8569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-9 J ELLIOTT PROP PL 6-98 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES D ELLIOTT PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-9 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
2498 Settlemyre Bridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2498 SETTLEMYRE BRIDGE RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-8569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026630909 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2498 Settlemyre Bridge Rd was $749, down 23.8% 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 | $187,900 (-) Land $16,600 Building $171,300 | ||
| 2025 | $749.00 (-23.8%) | $187,900 Land $16,600 Building $171,300 | |
| 2024 | $983.00 | ||
| 2023 | $983.00 | $187,900 Land $16,600 Building $171,300 | $187,900 Land $16,600 Building $171,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2498 Settlemyre Bridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 2498 Settlemyre Bridge 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% 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 HICKORY serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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 | None 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 39 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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