Catawba County property record for 4798 Thoreau Dr, Conover, NC 28613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3754-17-21-0284 |
| Primary APN | 3754-17-21-0284 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,646 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4798 THOREAU DR |
|---|---|
| City | CONOVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28613-8484 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Description | LOT 53 PLAT 40-18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWINGING BRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
4798 Thoreau Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4798 THOREAU DR, CONOVER, NC 28613-8484 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038721205 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4798 Thoreau Dr was $919, down 13.2% 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 | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $230,500 (-) Land $13,700 Building $216,800 | ||
| 2025 | $919.00 (-13.22%) | $230,500 Land $13,700 Building $216,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,059.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,059.00 | $146,200 Land $12,500 Building $133,700 | $230,500 Land $13,700 Building $216,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4798 Thoreau Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4798 Thoreau Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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