Catawba County property record for 720 Westside Dr, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,118 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,548 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,649 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3639-07-59-3579 |
| Primary APN | 3639-07-59-3579 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 878 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 878 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 60,548 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 WESTSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-3624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | 720 WESTSIDE DRIVE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
720 Westside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 WESTSIDE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-3624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1003 / 626 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Westside Dr was $1,649, 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 | $413,700 (-) Land $24,200 Building $389,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,649.00 (-53.02%) | $413,700 Land $24,200 Building $389,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,510.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,510.00 | $413,700 Land $24,200 Building $389,500 | $413,700 Land $24,200 Building $389,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Westside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 720 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 | 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 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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