Caldwell County property record for 3959 Austin Rd, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,920 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 74 1 5 |
| Primary APN | 03 74 1 5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,799 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,914 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 621 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 621 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 161800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3959 AUSTIN RD |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-8815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1923 PG 1025 YR 2017 ST 320.00 |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
3959 Austin Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3959 AUSTIN RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STATE EMPS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1923 / 1025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Property Address | 3959 AUSTIN RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020481617 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2048/1617 |
| Instrument | 10068935 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3959 AUSTIN RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815 |
| Document Number | 0010013527 |
| Book / Page | 001923 / 001025 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10013527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3959 AUSTIN RD HUDSON NC 286388815, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815 |
| Document Number | 19231030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001923/001030 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3959 Austin Rd was $1,920, down 20.1% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,920.00 (-20.07%) | $294,400 (-) Land $15,400 Building $279,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,402.00 | $294,400 Land $15,400 Building $279,000 | $294,400 Land $15,400 Building $279,000 |
| 2023 | $176,400 (-) Land $13,200 Building $163,200 | $176,400 (-) Land $13,200 Building $163,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,384.00 | $176,400 Land $13,200 Building $163,200 | $176,400 Land $13,200 Building $163,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3959 Austin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · 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 3959 Austin Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 | BATON WATER CORPORATION private · serves 7,874 people · EPA ID NC0114025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF LENOIR |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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