Catawba County property record for 953 Constitution Ave, Newton, NC 28658
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3730-11-55-5249 |
| Primary APN | 3730-11-55-5249 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 678 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 953 CONSTITUTION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28658-8958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD-MU |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 PLAT 47-170 |
| Legal Subdivision | COURT STREET COMMONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
953 Constitution Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 CONSTITUTION AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-8958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3327 / 69 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 953 CONSTITUTION AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-8958 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0037260378 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3726/378 |
| Instrument | 4275 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 953 CONSTITUTION AVE, NEWTON, NC 28658-8958 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035651510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3565/1510 |
| Instrument | 6920 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28603 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Constitution Ave was $990.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,400 Land $16,300 Building $232,100 | ||
| 2025 | $990.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,107.00 | $248,400 Land $16,300 Building $232,100 | $248,400 Land $16,300 Building $232,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 953 Constitution Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
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 953 Constitution Ave 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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