Catawba County property record for 1291 Ripken Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,075 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-12-85-9797 |
| Primary APN | 3700-12-85-9797 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1291 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 | LOT 14 14 PL31-24 HIDDEN CREEK PL 31-24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES PHASE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
1291 Ripken Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1291 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201315413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3202 / 1486 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1291 Ripken Dr was $1,075.
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 | $269,700 Land $15,600 Building $254,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,075.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,271.00 | $269,700 Land $15,600 Building $254,100 | $269,700 Land $15,600 Building $254,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1291 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 1291 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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