2617 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 2617 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Property Summary

Property Type	Vacant Land
Lot Size	6.72 acres (292,723 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$137,500 (Nov 1990)
Tax Bill	$268 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3720-06-49-3276`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3720-06-49-3276`
Alternative APN	`0031165`

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures

Exterior

Lot Area	292,723 sqft (6.72 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2617 STARTOWN RD
City	NEWTON
State	NC
Zip	28658-9222
Property Category	Vacant Land
Property Type	Vacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning Code	R-20
Legal Description	LOT 3 PL 12-95
Legal Subdivision	H P LUTZ ESTATE
Legal Tract	3
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1041
Census Tract	11701

Owner

2617 Startown Rd, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in November 1990.

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 468, NEWTON, NC 28658-0468
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1692 / 218
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2617 Startown Rd was $268.

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Unified School District	Catawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$67,300 Land $67,300
2025	$268.00
2023	$352.00	$67,300 Land $67,300	$67,300 Land $67,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2617 Startown 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

Wildfire risk around 2617 Startown 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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