1291 Old Conover Startown Rd is a 1,690 square foot house on a 1.32 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $281,005.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
1.32 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$281,005
$3,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($304K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,024 (+112.9%)
$18,500 + $220,000
$238,500
2025
$950 (−53.0%)
$18,500 + $220,000
$238,500
2024
$2,024
2023
$2,024 (+13.7%)
2022
$1,780
2021
$1,780
2020
$1,780
$20,100 + $139,500
$159,600
2019
$1,780 (+24.0%)
2018
$1,435
2017
$1,435
2015
$1,435 (+34.6%)
2014
$1,066
$17,700 + $84,800
$102,500
Tax history for 1291 Old Conover Startown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,024 (+112.9%)
$18,500 + $220,000
$238,500
2025
$950 (−53.0%)
$18,500 + $220,000
$238,500
2024
$2,024
2023
$2,024 (+13.7%)
2022
$1,780
2021
$1,780
2020
$1,780
$20,100 + $139,500
$159,600
2019
$1,780 (+24.0%)
2018
$1,435
2017
$1,435
2015
$1,435 (+34.6%)
2014
$1,066
$17,700 + $84,800
$102,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-20
Single-Family Residential District
The R-20 districts are established to provide reasonable safeguards for areas which are in the process of low to moderate intensity development with single-family dwellings under conventional or planned development controls. Provision is made for reduction of the minimum lot size where services of public or community sewerage and water systems are available.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DIVISION/BOYCE D WHITENER
Living Sq. Ft: 1,690
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,248
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,248
Building Sq. Ft: 1,690
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1-3 1-3 BOYCE D WHITENER PROP
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 364
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 57,499
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 1.32
Zoning Code: R-20
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,690
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 372016933831
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Startown Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Maiden Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
7/10
Maiden High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $324,000
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