Catawba County property record for 1020 5th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.45 acres (63,162 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-16-94-3264 |
| Primary APN | 3703-16-94-3264 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,515 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,030 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 63,162 sqft (1.45 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 559 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1020 5TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 1020 5TH ST NE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
1020 5th St NE is owned by a company that bought it in October 2026.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7163, HICKORY, NC 28603-7163 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 202620246 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4069 / 798 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1020 5TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2609 |
| Document Number | 0000020246 |
| Book / Page | 4069 / 798 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $373,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1020 5TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2609 |
| Document Number | 0000019758 |
| Book / Page | 4067 / 1612 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1020 21ST AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1020 5th St NE was $1,056, down 53.3% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $265,100 (-) Land $40,600 Building $224,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,056.00 (-53.32%) | $265,100 Land $40,600 Building $224,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,262.00 | $265,100 Land $40,600 Building $224,500 | $265,100 Land $40,600 Building $224,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1020 5th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1020 5th St NE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HICKORY serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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