3972 Austin Rd, Hudson, NC 28638 Property Records

Caldwell County property record for 3972 Austin Rd, Hudson, NC 28638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.718 acres (31,283 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$115,500 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$871 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03 74 1 19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03 74 1 19`
Alternative APN	`169217`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,056 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area	1,240 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,016 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Foundation Type	Footing
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	31,283 sqft (0.718 acres)
Lot Dimensions	287 ft deep x 109 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	1 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	64 sqft
Storage Building	Storage Building

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	169217
Street Address	3972 AUSTIN RD
City	HUDSON
State	NC
Zip	28638-8815
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BK 1994 PG 132 YR 20 ST 231.00
Jurisdiction	CALDWELL NC
Township / Civil Division	HUDSON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	30700

Owner

Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3972 AUSTIN RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 22, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202010046364
Deed Book / Page	1994 / 132
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 2, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	1606000212
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CALDWELL NC
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2020
Property Address	3972 AUSTIN RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815
Document Number	0010046364
Book / Page	001994 / 000132
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2020
Instrument	10046364
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$231.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3972 AUSTIN RD HUDSON NC 286388815, HUDSON, NC 28638-8815

Mortgage

Document Number	10046365
Date	Jul 23, 2020
Book Page	001994/000136
Instrument	10046365

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 22, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Caldwell County
Unified School District	Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$871.00 (-19.94%)	$132,400 (-) Land $15,200 Building $117,200
2025	$1,088.00 (+71.61%)	$132,400 (+65.71%) Land $15,200 Building $117,200	$132,400 (+65.71%) Land $15,200 Building $117,200
2023		$79,900 (-) Land $15,200 Building $64,700	$79,900 (-) Land $15,200 Building $64,700
2022	$634.00	$79,900 Land $15,200 Building $64,700	$79,900 Land $15,200 Building $64,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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