Catawba County property record for 3931 Phelps Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2697-04-53-0543 |
| Primary APN | 2697-04-53-0543 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Street Address | 3931 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 | ACCT# 159723127 MAP 009AJ -01-016-A -0 (SZ)157%X(LA)77%X(RE)75% -9% MH ON LOT |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACOBS FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
3931 Phelps Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3937 PHELPS RD, VALE, NC 28168-6765 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202320320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3842 / 791 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001809 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3931 PHELPS RD, VALE, NC 28168-6765 |
| Document Number | 0038420791 |
| Book / Page | 3842 / 791 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14 TULIP AVE SW, CONCORD, NC 28025-5723 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3937 PHELPS RD, VALE, NC 28168-6765 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3931 Phelps Rd was $9, down 52.6% 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 | $2,300 (-45.24%) Land $1,800 Building $500 | ||
| 2025 | $9.00 (-52.63%) | $4,200 Land $4,200 | |
| 2024 | $19.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19.00 | $4,200 Land $4,200 | $2,300 Land $1,800 Building $500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3931 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 3931 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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