Catawba County, North Carolina
Newton Real Estate and Local Guide
Newton is the historic county seat of Catawba County, centered on a preserved downtown courthouse square within the Hickory metro area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Newton best.
About the area
Living in Newton, NC
County seat of Catawba County, promoted as "The Heart of Catawba County".
The housing market
Homes in Newton
- About 69.4% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 75.2% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $169,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Newton home
Catawba County Courthouse
Historic 1924 courthouse that now houses the Catawba County Museum of History
St. Paul's Church and Cemetery
Log-built church from 1808 with a Federal-style interior
Newton Downtown Historic District
National Register district around the courthouse square
Southside Park
27-acre park with a mile walking trail, an open-air amphitheater, and sand volleyball courts
Northside/Broyhill Park
About 12 acres with ball fields, lighted tennis courts, and a half-mile walking trail
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.