Catawba County property record for 1286 Ripken Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,124 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-12-95-1664 |
| Primary APN | 3700-12-95-1664 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 272 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1286 RIPKEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | ACCT# 182709 MAP 187H -09-047- -0 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES PHASE II |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
1286 Ripken Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2003.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1286 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2478 / 1351 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1286 Ripken Dr was $1,124.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,100 Land $21,800 Building $260,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,124.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,330.00 | $282,100 Land $21,800 Building $260,300 | $282,100 Land $21,800 Building $260,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1286 Ripken Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 | 4 (2005–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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 1286 Ripken Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES private · serves 340 people · EPA ID NC0118290 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| 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 | 1 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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