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$145,807$105 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $140,000 on Apr 1, 2026

12 RUTH AVE

NEWTON, NC 28658
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,386 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$146K
$115K low$176K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Apr 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$669 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$167,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 217 ft²Porch · 70 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Balls Creek Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 5.2 mi
M
Mill Creek Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.5 mi
H
Bandys High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28658These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.380 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,716
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

12 Ruth Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Catawba County

What homes are worth in Newton 28658

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$36K$738K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Newton 28658.

How it measures up in Newton 28658

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 28658.

Estimated value$145,807
CheaperTypical $204,338Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,458 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 12 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 28658Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$145,80730% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10520% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²44% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac55% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than195526% of homes22% of homes

About 12 Ruth Ave

How much is 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC is $145,807 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $115,191 to $176,423. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC last sell?

12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC last sold on Apr 1, 2026 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,386 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC built?

12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC is assigned to Balls Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Mill Creek Middle School (middle), rated C; Bandys High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC compare to other homes in Newton 28658?

Among the 10,468 homes in Newton 28658, it is worth more than 30% of them ($145,807 against a typical $204,338), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($105 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,458 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1955 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC was $669. The county assessed it at $167,800.

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