Catawba County property record for 2596 Touchstone Cir, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,808 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.35 acres (58,806 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,013 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3720-18-40-2917 |
| Primary APN | 3720-18-40-2917 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,616 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 58,806 sqft (1.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 416 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 401 sqft |
| Patio Area | 730 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2596 TOUCHSTONE CIR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-8459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 WALNUT CREEK PL 35-185 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
2596 Touchstone Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2596 TOUCHSTONE CIR, NEWTON, NC 28658-8459 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1904 / 727 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2596 Touchstone Cir was $2,013, down 53% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $505,200 (-) Land $39,200 Building $466,000 | ||
| 2025 | $2,013.00 (-53.03%) | $505,200 Land $39,200 Building $466,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,286.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,286.00 | $505,200 Land $39,200 Building $466,000 | $505,200 Land $39,200 Building $466,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2596 Touchstone Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2596 Touchstone Cir is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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