948 Ridge Dr, Newton, NC 28658 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 948 Ridge Dr, Newton, NC 28658

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$84,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$793 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3639-07-78-0914`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3639-07-78-0914`
Alternative APN	`0023970`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,112 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)
Lot Dimensions	201 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	201 sqft
Patio Area	70 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	948 RIDGE DR
City	NEWTON
State	NC
Zip	28658-4324
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-20
Legal Description	LOTS 11-13 PLAT 6-47
Legal Subdivision	MILT AND OSCAR SETZER MAP 1
Legal Block	F
Legal Lot Number	11-13
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4045
Census Tract	11200

Owner

948 Ridge Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2025.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4955 S NC 16 HWY, MAIDEN, NC 28650-8103
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 2, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Oct 17, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 22, 2023	Deed, Foreclosure
Jun 22, 2023	Foreclosure
Aug 29, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Aug 5, 2022	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202320460
Deed Book / Page	3842 / 1676
Last Transfer Date	Oct 2, 2025
Transfer Doc	0039721654
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2025
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0039721654
Book / Page	3972 / 1654
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 47
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2025
Instrument	19477
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4955 S NC 16 HWY, MAIDEN, NC 28650-8103

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4955 S NC 16 HWY, MAIDEN, NC 28650-8103

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019478
Date	Oct 2, 2025
Instrument	19478

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2055

October 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2023
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0038370108
Book / Page	3837 / 108
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2023
Instrument	18377
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$155.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 HOME CAMPUS, DES MOINES, IA 50328-0001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3514 E HIGHWAY 150, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092-8146

June 2023: Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2023
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0038160718
Book / Page	3816 / 718
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2023
Instrument	10890
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$152.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 HOME CAMPUS, DES MOINES, IA 50328-0001

June 2023: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2023
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0038160718
Book / Page	3816 / 718
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2023
Instrument	10890
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$152.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 HOME CAMPUS, DES MOINES, IA 50328-0001

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Aug 29, 2022
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0037651965
Book / Page	3765 / 1965
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	19071
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	858 CHERRY RD, ROCK HILL, SC 29732-3142

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11507 TAVERNAY PKWY, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262-4479

August 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2022
Property Address	948 RIDGE DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-4324
Document Number	0037610505
Book / Page	3761 / 505
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2022
Instrument	17314
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$12.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5025 STONE DR, CONOVER, NC 28613-7124

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	858 CHERRY RD, ROCK HILL, SC 29732-3142
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 948 Ridge Dr was $793, down 33.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$199,100 (+41.71%) Land $11,100 Building $188,000
2025	$793.00 (-33.47%)	$140,500 Land $11,100 Building $129,400
2024	$1,192.00
2023	$1,192.00 (+72.25%)	$140,500 (+126.25%) Land $11,100 Building $129,400	$199,100 (+220.61%) Land $11,100 Building $188,000
2022	$692.00	$62,100 Land $11,100 Building $51,000	$62,100 Land $11,100 Building $51,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 948 Ridge 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

Wildfire risk around 948 Ridge 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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