Catawba County property record for 617 Westside Dr, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $864 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3639-08-78-5488 |
| Primary APN | 3639-08-78-5488 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 617 WESTSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-3621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-11 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 PLAT 12-75 |
| Legal Subdivision | DONALD T HEDRICK AND WIFE PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
617 Westside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 WESTSIDE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-3621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20209381 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3572 / 1685 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014000584 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 617 WESTSIDE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-3621 |
| Document Number | 0035721685 |
| Book / Page | 3572 / 1685 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 75 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 613 1ST AVE N, 613, CONOVER, NC 28613-2209 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 WESTSIDE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-3621 |
| Document Number | 9382 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9382 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 617 WESTSIDE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-3621 |
| Document Number | 0035410593 |
| Book / Page | 003541 / 000593 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 613 1ST AVE N CONOVER NC 286132209, CONOVER, NC 28613-2209 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Westside Dr was $864, down 53% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton-Conover City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $216,800 (-) Land $10,500 Building $206,300 | ||
| 2025 | $864.00 (-53.02%) | $216,800 Land $10,500 Building $206,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,839.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,839.00 | $216,800 Land $10,500 Building $206,300 | $216,800 Land $10,500 Building $206,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Westside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 617 Westside Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 NEWTON serves 18,407 people · EPA ID NC0118015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 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 | 39 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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