Catawba County property record for 3053 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,173 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 30.8 acres (1,344,262 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,619 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3720-14-44-1965 |
| Primary APN | 3720-14-44-1965 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,173 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,432 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,344,262 sqft (30.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Gazebo | Gazebo |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3053 STARTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-9251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | ACCT# 159700268 MAP 049N -02-012- -0 REAR H/S OFF STARTOWN RD POLE SHED |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHAEL R BUMGARNER & MARQUITA |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
3053 Startown Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3053 STARTOWN RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-9251 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST FINANCIAL SERVICE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202619696 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4067 / 1178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3053 STARTOWN RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-9251 |
| Document Number | 0000019696 |
| Book / Page | 4067 / 1178 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $141,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3053 STARTOWN RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-9251 |
| Document Number | 0000019697, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4067/1181 |
| Instrument | 202619697 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3053 STARTOWN RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-9251 |
| Document Number | 0038211680 |
| Book / Page | 3821 / 1680 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3215 WINDSHIRE LN UNIT 105, 105, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273-4188 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1446, NEWTON, NC 28658-1446 |
| Document Number | 0038211683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3821/1683 |
| Instrument | 12837 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST FINANCIAL SERVICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CARY, NC 27511 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3053 Startown Rd was $2,619.
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 | $657,100 Land $208,700 Building $448,400 | ||
| 2025 | $2,619.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,246.00 | $620,200 Land $208,700 Building $411,500 | $657,100 Land $208,700 Building $448,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3053 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 risk around 3053 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 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 41 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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