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5 RUTH AVE

NEWTON, NC 28658
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,456 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.
1.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$846 (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.$212,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,200

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.2 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.Manufactured, Modular, Pre-Fabricated Homes
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modular
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.11
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
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 · 48 ft²

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
Balls Creek Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 5.2 mi
M
Mill Creek Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.5 mi
H
Bandys High SchoolB+
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

5 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Catawba County
  • Newer than 94% 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.

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size1.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.56 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 5 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton 28658Catawba County
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²50% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.11 ac74% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than201794% of homes92% of homes

About 5 Ruth Ave

When did 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC last sell?

5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 1.11-acre lot.

When was 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC built?

5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a modular home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC is assigned to Balls Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Mill Creek Middle School (middle), rated B; Bandys 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 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC compare to other homes in Newton 28658?

Among the 10,470 homes in Newton 28658, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.11 ac against a typical 0.56 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2017 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 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Ruth Ave, Newton, NC was $846. The county assessed it at $212,200.

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