Catawba County property record for 503 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC 28658 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,729 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3740-06-49-7342 |
| Primary APN | 3740-06-49-7342 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,729 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,458 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 166 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 THOMAS DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-1734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT D PLAT 11-80 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE ROWE EST REVISED |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3740-06-49-7342
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 THOMAS DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20235226 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3801 / 226 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 503 THOMAS DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1734 |
| Document Number | 0038010226 |
| Book / Page | 3801 / 226 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5226 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $535.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1869 PLAZA DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8272 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 THOMAS DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1734 |
| Document Number | 0000005227 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5227 |
| Name | AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 503 THOMAS DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1734 |
| Document Number | 0036791606 |
| Book / Page | 3679 / 1606 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19772 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3141 7TH STREET DR NE, 3141, HICKORY, NC 28601-9270 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 503 THOMAS DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-1734 |
| Document Number | 0000019773 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 19773 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.13% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Sep 01, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.15% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.15% |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton-Conover City Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $213,700 (-) Land $11,100 Building $202,600 | ||
| 2025 | $852.00 (-53.01%) | $213,700 (+97.87%) Land $11,100 Building $202,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,813.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,813.00 | $108,000 Land $11,100 Building $96,900 | $213,700 Land $11,100 Building $202,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Catawba County (37035C), updated September 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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