Caldwell County property record for 642 Central St, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,987 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 16 3 23 |
| Primary APN | 03 16 3 23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,428 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,830 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,830 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,500 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 172217 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 642 CENTRAL ST |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 2029 PG 87 YR 2021 ST 434.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | M T HICKMAN |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
642 Central St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 642 CENTRAL ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110060699 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2029 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 642 CENTRAL ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2710 |
| Document Number | 0020290087 |
| Book / Page | 2029 / 87 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10060699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $434.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 CENTRAL ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2710 |
| Document Number | 10060700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10060700 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 642 Central St was $1,987, down 20.8% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Hudson Town |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,987.00 (-20.81%) | $319,400 (-) Land $15,100 Building $304,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,509.00 | $319,400 Land $15,100 Building $304,300 | $319,400 Land $15,100 Building $304,300 |
| 2023 | $163,900 (-) Land $15,100 Building $148,800 | $163,900 (-) Land $15,100 Building $148,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,270.00 | $163,900 Land $15,100 Building $148,800 | $163,900 Land $15,100 Building $148,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 642 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025
| 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 642 Central St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 LENOIR serves 26,388 people · EPA ID NC0114010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ripple Fiber.
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