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$337,074$142 / 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 87How 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 $60,000 on Jan 14, 2002

3500 ROCKY FORD RD

NEWTON, NC 28658
0
Baths
2,376 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.
46.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$337K
$292K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Jan 14, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,256 (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.$315,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$218,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$315,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$315,300

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.46.59
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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

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

E
Blackburn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.2 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.4 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 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

3500 Rocky Ford Rd 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 more than 79% of homes in Newton 28658
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Catawba County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Newton 28658
  • Among the largest lots in Newton 28658
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Newton 28658

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
$37K$744K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$337,074
CheaperTypical $204,614Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$142
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size46.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 3500 Rocky Ford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 28658Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$337,07479% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14243% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than2,376 ft²87% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than46.59 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199775% of homes71% of homes

About 3500 Rocky Ford Rd

How much is 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC is $337,074 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $291,744 to $382,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC last sell?

3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC last sold on Jan 14, 2002 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC?

3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC has 2,376 square feet of living space and a 46.59-acre lot.

When was 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC built?

3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC?

3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC is assigned to Blackburn Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC compare to other homes in Newton 28658?

Among the 10,469 homes in Newton 28658, it is worth more than 79% of them ($337,074 against a typical $204,614), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($142 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,376 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (46.59 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1997 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 68% 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 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3500 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC was $1,256. The county assessed it at $315,300.

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