Catawba County property record for 3916 Phelps Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2697-04-54-0070 |
| Primary APN | 2697-04-54-0070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Patio Area | 428 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3916 PHELPS RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-6765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | 3916 PHELPS RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACOBS FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
3916 Phelps Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3916 PHELPS RD, VALE, NC 28168-6765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3916 Phelps Rd was $1,078, down 12.9% 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 | $270,400 (-) Land $7,600 Building $262,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,078.00 (-12.85%) | $270,400 Land $7,600 Building $262,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,237.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,237.00 | $117,600 Land $7,600 Building $110,000 | $270,400 Land $7,600 Building $262,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3916 Phelps Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3916 Phelps 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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