Catawba County property record for 4061 Optimist Dr, Newton, NC 28658 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $337,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3677-01-07-5895 |
| Primary APN | 3677-01-07-5895 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4061 OPTIMIST DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-9671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4061 OPTIMIST DR |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CALDWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 11602 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3677-01-07-5895
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4061 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20269985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4021 / 1354 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4061 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9671 |
| Document Number | 0000009985 |
| Book / Page | 4021 / 1354 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Title Company | CARDINAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $68,175.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4061 OPTIMIST DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-9671 |
| Document Number | 0000009986, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269986 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESID'L MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,200 (-) Land $10,400 Building $233,800 | ||
| 2025 | $973.00 (-20.05%) | $244,200 (+69.11%) Land $10,400 Building $233,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,217.00 (+4.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,164.00 | $144,400 Land $10,400 Building $134,000 | $244,200 Land $10,400 Building $233,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Catawba County (37035C), updated September 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 46% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,500 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 43 locations within about half a mile of this property
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| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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