Catawba County property record for 3993 Optimist Dr, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3667-02-97-8773 |
| Primary APN | 3667-02-97-8773 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-9627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1A PL 25-133 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO SHOALS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 11602 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
| May 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TELCO COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201111986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3084 / 582 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0036540755 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9627 |
| Document Number | 0000016289 |
| Book / Page | 4057 / 992 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616289 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9627 |
| Document Number | 0000016289, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4057/992 |
| Instrument | 202616289 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2051 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9627 |
| Document Number | 0036540755 |
| Book / Page | 3654 / 755 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3993 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9627 |
| Document Number | 10517 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10517 |
| Name | TELCO COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
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 | $236,600 (-) Land $8,100 Building $228,500 | ||
| 2025 | $943.00 (-20.02%) | $236,600 (+81.03%) Land $8,100 Building $228,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,179.00 (+4.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,127.00 | $130,700 Land $7,900 Building $122,800 | $236,600 Land $8,100 Building $228,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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