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

Catawba County property record for 26 E 1st St, Newton, NC 28658

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details5,512 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$222,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill$634 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Jan 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3740-13-03-1894

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3740-13-03-1894
Alternative APN
  • 0001216

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,512 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 E 1ST ST
CityNEWTON
StateNC
Zip28658-3200
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeB-3
Legal Description26 E 1ST ST
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2050
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 assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address26 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-3200
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 9, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 30, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 1, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202611606
Deed Book / Page4026 / 1092
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateJun 9, 2026
Property Address26 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-3200
Document Number0000011606
Book / Page4026 / 1092
Instrument DateMay 27, 2026
Instrument202611606
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$44,844.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address26 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-3200

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateJan 30, 2026
Property Address26 E 1ST ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-3200
Document Number0039960631
Book / Page3996 / 631
Instrument DateJan 26, 2026
Instrument1785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2725 NORTHWEST BLVD, NEWTON, NC 28658-3700

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 713, DENVER, NC 28037-0713

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$159,200 (-) Land $16,800 Building $142,400
2025$634.00 (-53.04%)$159,200 (-) Land $16,800 Building $142,400
2024$1,350.00
2023$1,350.00$159,200 Land $16,800 Building $142,400$159,200 Land $16,800 Building $142,400

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

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 USA.

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