Catawba County, NC

Catawba County, NC assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Catawba County, North Carolina. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Catawba County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Catawba County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCatawba County Tax Bill Searchtaxbill.catawbacountync.gov/ITSPublicCT/TaxBillSearch
  • Serves as the primary property search tool for assessment and tax data.
Deeds and recorded documentsCatawba County Register of Deeds Remote Accesscatawbarod.org
  • Official portal for recorded deeds and property documents. Requires disclaimer acknowledgement.
Property taxesCatawba County Tax Bill Searchtaxbill.catawbacountync.gov/ITSPublicCT/TaxBillSearch
  • Provides access to tax bill information and payment status.
GIS and parcel mapsCatawba County GIS Portalgis.catawbacountync.gov
  • Provides parcel maps, real estate reports, and spatial data. Maps are for informational purposes.
Permits and building recordsCatawba County Public Portal (SmartGov)co-catawba-nc.smartgovcommunity.com
  • Centralized portal for building permits and inspection results.
Zoning and land useCatawba County Zoning Informationwww.catawbacountync.gov/county-services/planning-and-parks/zoning/
  • Provides access to the Unified Development Ordinance and official zoning maps.
County data

Catawba County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$285,487

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$238,200

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,444

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.46%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Catawba County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Hickory$280,004$228,4000.63%$1,521
Newton$257,242$218,1000.48%$1,391
Conover$269,860$222,4500.46%$1,302
Maiden$281,631$233,9000.44%$1,323
Claremont$262,702$204,7000.38%$1,061
Sherrills Ford$500,131$437,3000.43%$2,075
Catawba$316,222$263,9000.43%$1,324
Vale$290,181$237,8500.38%$1,056
Terrell$521,665$442,3000.47%$2,108
Denver$735,748$612,4000.41%$2,960
FAQ

Catawba County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Catawba County properties?

Use the official Catawba County Tax Bill Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Catawba County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Catawba County?

Use the official Catawba County Tax Bill Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Catawba County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Catawba County Tax Bill Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Catawba County?

Use the official Catawba County Register of Deeds Remote Access for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Catawba County?

Use the official Catawba County GIS Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Catawba County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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