Catawba County property record for 4905 Thoreau Dr, Conover, NC 28613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $921 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3754-17-22-1347 |
| Primary APN | 3754-17-22-1347 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 176 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 488 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4905 THOREAU DR |
|---|---|
| City | CONOVER |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28613-8491 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-30 |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 33 PL 40-18 SWINGING PL 40-18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWINGING BRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
4905 Thoreau Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4905 THOREAU DR, CONOVER, NC 28613-8491 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4905 Thoreau Dr was $921, 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 | $231,100 (-) Land $15,700 Building $215,400 | ||
| 2025 | $921.00 (-13.2%) | $231,100 Land $15,700 Building $215,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,061.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,061.00 | $135,000 Land $14,300 Building $120,700 | $231,100 Land $15,700 Building $215,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4905 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 4905 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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