Catawba County property record for 4874 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 80.4 acres (3,502,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $656,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Sale Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3628-08-99-5110 |
| Primary APN | 3628-08-99-5110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 3,502,660 sqft (80.4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Street Address | 4874 STARTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | STARTOWN LINC HWY |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 11702 |
4874 Startown Rd is owned by a company that bought it in January 1999.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 189, HICKORY, NC 28603-0189 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | Lease, Transfer |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 656 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4874 STARTOWN RD, NEWTON, NC 28658-8743 |
| Document Number | 0039120588 |
| Book / Page | 3912 / 588 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 22370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | STARTOWN LINC HWY, NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035421484 |
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| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 03542/1484 |
| Instrument | 21840 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4874 Startown Rd was $2,150, down 20.2% 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 | $539,600 (-) Land $538,800 Building $800 | ||
| 2025 | $2,150.00 (-20.22%) | $539,600 Land $538,800 Building $800 | |
| 2024 | $2,695.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,695.00 | $539,600 Land $538,800 Building $800 | $539,600 Land $538,800 Building $800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4874 Startown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · other causes |
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 risk around 4874 Startown 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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