Caldwell County property record for 4856 Free Mason Rd, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,217 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11 31 1123 |
| Primary APN | 11 31 1123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,545 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,068 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 95,832 sqft (2.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 133725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4856 FREE MASON RD |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-8835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1645 PG 22 YR 07 ST 192.00 |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH CATAWBA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
4856 Free Mason Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2004.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4856 FREE MASON RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1506 / 475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Property Address | 4856 FREE MASON RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TTL GUARANTY NON CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4856 FREE MASON RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8835 |
| Document Number | 0020690252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2069/252 |
| Instrument | 10077874 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Property Address | 4856 FREE MASON RD, HUDSON, NC 28638-8835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020411856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2041/1856 |
| Instrument | 10066000 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4856 Free Mason Rd was $1,217, down 4.4% 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 | $1,217.00 (-4.4%) | $185,200 (-) Land $27,100 Building $158,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,273.00 | $185,200 Land $27,100 Building $158,100 | $185,200 Land $27,100 Building $158,100 |
| 2023 | $111,900 (-) Land $23,000 Building $88,900 | $111,900 (-) Land $23,000 Building $88,900 | |
| 2022 | $886.00 | $111,900 Land $23,000 Building $88,900 | $111,900 Land $23,000 Building $88,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4856 Free Mason Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025
| 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 4856 Free Mason 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 | 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 | 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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