Catawba County property record for 1036 5th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,719 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $703 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-12-85-1147 |
| Primary APN | 3702-12-85-1147 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,719 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1036 5TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | ACCT# 159773243 MAP 041H -04-015- -0 FIREPLACE CLOSED UP 85%X111% -6% FR OUTBLDG NV |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
1036 5th St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1036 5TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1538 / 942 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033240516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1036 5th St SE was $703, 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 | $176,300 (-) Land $12,400 Building $163,900 | ||
| 2025 | $703.00 (-53.26%) | $176,300 Land $12,400 Building $163,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,504.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,504.00 | $176,300 Land $12,400 Building $163,900 | $176,300 Land $12,400 Building $163,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1036 5th St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1036 5th St SE 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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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