Catawba County property record for 5181 Hope Rd, Vale, NC 28168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 12.7 acres (555,826 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,467 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2697-02-85-0351 |
| Primary APN | 2697-02-85-0351 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,890 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 555,826 sqft (12.7 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 115 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5181 HOPE RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-6752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | 5181 HOPE RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | JACOBS FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
5181 Hope Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5181 HOPE RD, VALE, NC 28168-6752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035270935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5181 Hope Rd was $1,467, down 12.9% 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 | $368,100 (-) Land $63,000 Building $305,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,467.00 (-12.89%) | $368,100 Land $63,000 Building $305,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,684.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,684.00 | $118,900 Land $56,600 Building $62,300 | $368,100 Land $63,000 Building $305,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5181 Hope Rd 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 5181 Hope Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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