5536 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC 28609 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 5536 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC 28609

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.62 acres (27,007 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$300,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill	$950 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3780-04-53-1042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3780-04-53-1042`
Alternative APN	`0301800`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,191 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,358 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	27,007 sqft (0.62 acres)
Lot Dimensions	160 ft deep x 108 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	418 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	16 sqft
Patio Area	306 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN
City	CATAWBA
State	NC
Zip	28609-9062
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-20
Legal Description	LOT 24 PLAT 62-82
Legal Subdivision	RUSSELL RIDGE PH 2
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	CATAWBA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	11501

Owner

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Mar 9, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOFI BANK NA
Jun 19, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20264401
Deed Book / Page	4004 / 1000
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Property Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0036501607
Date	Apr 21, 2021
Book Page	3650/1607
Instrument	9267

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

March 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2026
Property Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062
Document Number	0040041000
Book / Page	4004 / 1000
Map Reference	MB 62 PG 82
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2026
Instrument	4401
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$600.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5646 NEWTON WAY, MAIDEN, NC 28650-9720

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004402
Date	Mar 9, 2026
Instrument	4402

Lender

Name	SOFI BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jun 19, 2020
Property Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062
Document Number	0035790679
Book / Page	003579 / 000679
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	11623
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$386.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5536 LIGHTNING LN CATAWBA NC 286099062, CATAWBA, NC 28609-9062

Mortgage

Document Number	35790681
Date	Jun 19, 2020
Book Page	003579/000681
Instrument	11624

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 18, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Unified School District	Catawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$238,500 (-) Land $18,400 Building $220,100
2025	$950.00 (-16.45%)	$238,500 (+52.4%) Land $18,400 Building $220,100
2023	$1,137.00	$156,500 Land $18,400 Building $138,100	$238,500 Land $18,400 Building $220,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · above 52% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SOUTHEAST CATAWBA COUNTY serves 5,080 people · EPA ID NC2018004
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF CONOVER
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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