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$127,985$89 / 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 73How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $11,000 on Sep 1, 1990

228 THOMAS DR

NEWTON, NC 28658
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,440 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$128K
$94K low$162K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$11,000 · Sep 1, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$632 (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.$158,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$158,500

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.0.69
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Shed · 864 ft²Porch · 314 ft²

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

H
Newton-Conover High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
North Newton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Newton-Conover Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Newton-Conover City 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

228 Thomas Dr 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 83% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 80% 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.

This home
$36K$726K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$127,985
CheaperTypical $203,930Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$89
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 228 Thomas Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 28658Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$127,98524% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8912% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²49% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac57% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195324% of homes20% of homes

About 228 Thomas Dr

How much is 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC is $127,985 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $93,715 to $162,255. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC last sell?

228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC last sold on Sep 1, 1990 for $11,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC?

228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC built?

228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC?

228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC is assigned to Newton-Conover High School (high), rated B-; North Newton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Newton-Conover Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Newton-Conover City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC compare to other homes in Newton 28658?

Among the 10,469 homes in Newton 28658, it is worth more than 24% of them ($127,985 against a typical $203,930), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($89 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1953 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 17% 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 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Thomas Dr, Newton, NC was $632. The county assessed it at $158,500.

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