Catawba County property record for 5896 Smith Rd, Vale, NC 28168 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 210,830 sqft (4.84 acres) |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (2002) |
| Tax Bill | $88.00 (2024) |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 2697-01-16-3162
Assessment roll updated October 2, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5958 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9563 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039971551 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5896 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9562 |
| Document Number | 0039971553 |
| Book / Page | 3997 / 1553 |
| Map Reference | MB 79 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5958 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9563 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5896 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9562 |
| Document Number | 0039971553 |
| Book / Page | 3997 / 1553 |
| Map Reference | MB 79 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5958 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9563 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5896 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9562 |
| Document Number | 0039971551 |
| Book / Page | 3997 / 1551 |
| Map Reference | MB 79 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5958 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9563 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5896 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9562 |
| Document Number | 0035071758 |
| Book / Page | 003507 / 001758 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1116 ROLLING RANCH DR HICKORY NC 286028705, HICKORY, NC 28602-8705 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5896 SMITH RD, VALE, NC 28168-9562 |
| Document Number | 0035260364 |
| Book / Page | 003526 / 000364 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 08, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1116 ROLLING RANCH DR HICKORY NC 286028705, HICKORY, NC 28602-8705 |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated October 2, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,400 (-) Land $19,400 | ||
| 2024 | $88.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88.00 | $19,400 Land $19,400 | $19,400 Land $19,400 |
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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,348 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 2697-01-16-3162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Lot Area | 210,830 sqft (4.84 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 5896 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28168-9562 |
| Property Usage | Vacant Land Property Usage |
| Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 PLAT 79-98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Minor Civil Division | BANDY'S |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
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