Catawba County property record for 1020 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 36,442 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-05-19-2773 |
| Primary APN | 3702-05-19-2773 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 36,442 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 12 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1020 MAIN AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-6065 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | ACCT# 159770189 MAP 030H -03-017- -0 OLD PIEDMONT WAGON BUILDING; GS 105-278 HISTORIC -50% 2SBR/B 1SFR |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
1020 Main Ave NW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 MAIN AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-6065 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201317435 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3207 / 915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032070915 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1020 Main Ave NW was $8,572, down 6.6% 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 | $2,151,000 (-) Land $37,400 Building $2,113,600 | ||
| 2025 | $8,572.00 (-6.61%) | $2,151,000 Land $37,400 Building $2,113,600 | |
| 2024 | $9,179.00 | ||
| 2023 | $9,179.00 | $2,151,000 Land $37,400 Building $2,113,600 | $2,151,000 Land $37,400 Building $2,113,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1020 Main Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 1020 Main Ave NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 173 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 |
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