Catawba County property record for 1097 3rd Ave Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Service Station (Full Service) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,358 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-13-02-0596 |
| Primary APN | 3703-13-02-0596 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Total Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1097 3RD AVENUE DR NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-4854 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station (Full Service) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 51-53 PLAT 2-51 |
| Legal Subdivision | L S WHITENER ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-53 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
1097 3rd Ave Dr NW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2014.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 1ST AVE NW, 507, HICKORY, NC 28601-6113 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201415645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3260 / 1893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1097 3RD AVENUE DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4854 |
| Document Number | 0034850908 |
| Book / Page | 003485 / 000908 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 200 1ST AVE NW #507 HICKORY NC 286016113, 507, HICKORY, NC 28601-6113 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1097 3rd Ave Dr NW was $281.
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 | $70,400 Land $8,900 Building $61,500 | ||
| 2025 | $281.00 | ||
| 2023 | $600.00 | $70,400 Land $8,900 Building $61,500 | $70,400 Land $8,900 Building $61,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1097 3rd Ave Dr NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1097 3rd Ave Dr NW 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 118 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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