Catawba County property record for 3954 Lai Ber Dr, Conover, NC 28613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3743-13-12-8641 |
| Primary APN | 3743-13-12-8641 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 316 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 308 sqft |
| Canopy | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3954 LAI BER DR |
|---|---|
| City | CONOVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28613-8940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 28-31 PLAT 15-27 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAI-BER GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-31 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 10203 |
3954 Lai Ber Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8321 OLD NC 10, HICKORY, NC 28602-8625 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1796 / 433 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039911614 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3954 LAI BER DR, CONOVER, NC 28613-8940 |
| Document Number | 0039911614 |
| Book / Page | 3991 / 1614 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8321 OLD NC 10, HICKORY, NC 28602-8625 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3954 Lai Ber Dr was $811, down 16.7% 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 | Newton-Conover City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $203,600 (-) Land $13,900 Building $189,700 | ||
| 2025 | $811.00 (-16.74%) | $203,600 Land $13,900 Building $189,700 | |
| 2024 | $974.00 | ||
| 2023 | $974.00 | $130,900 Land $13,900 Building $117,000 | $203,600 Land $13,900 Building $189,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3954 Lai Ber Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2019–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 3954 Lai Ber Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 CONOVER serves 15,347 people · EPA ID NC0118020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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