Catawba County property record for 4896 Thoreau Dr, Conover, NC 28613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $833 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3754-17-22-3202 |
| Primary APN | 3754-17-22-3202 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 185 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4896 THOREAU DR |
|---|---|
| City | CONOVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28613-8490 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Description | LOT 43 43 PL 40-18 SWINGING PL 40-18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWINGING BRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4896 THOREAU DR, CONOVER, NC 28613-8490 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $209,000 (+64.18%) Land $13,500 Building $195,500 | ||
| 2025 | $833.00 (-13.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $960.00 | $127,300 Land $12,500 Building $114,800 | $209,000 Land $13,500 Building $195,500 |
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 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 33 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 |
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