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Last sold for $265,000 on Jan 21, 2025

2540 CELESTIAL DR

NEWTON, NC 28658
0
Baths
1,600 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Jan 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,271 (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.$319,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (General)
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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

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

E
Startown Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.0 mi
H
Maiden High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi
M
Maiden Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.6 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

2540 Celestial 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Newton 28658
  • Among the newest 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.

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 2540 Celestial Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 28658Catawba County
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²60% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac3% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 2540 Celestial Dr

When did 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC last sell?

2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC last sold on Jan 21, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC?

2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC has 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC built?

2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC?

2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC is assigned to Startown Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Maiden High School (high), rated C+; Maiden Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC compare to other homes in Newton 28658?

Among the 10,470 homes in Newton 28658, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2540 Celestial Dr, Newton, NC was $1,271. The county assessed it at $319,000.

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