Catawba County property record for 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,125 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Jun 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $769 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3734-07-79-1120 |
| Primary APN | 3734-07-79-1120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1291 WANDERING LN |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-8795 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | 1291 WANDERING LN |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
1291 Wandering Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1978.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1291 WANDERING LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8795 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1170 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1291 Wandering Ln was $769.
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 | $192,900 Land $16,800 Building $176,100 | ||
| 2025 | $769.00 | ||
| 2023 | $500.00 | $118,100 Land $16,800 Building $101,300 | $192,900 Land $16,800 Building $176,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1291 Wandering Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 Wandering Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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