Catawba County property record for 1294 Ripken Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $226,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-12-95-2740 |
| Primary APN | 3700-12-95-2740 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,136 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 259 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1294 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 9 PL 31-24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES PHASE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
1294 Ripken Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Oct 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BRENDA C BELVERD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201816746 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3475 / 142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029260769 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035770622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3577/622 |
| Instrument | 10879 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Number | 0034750142 |
| Book / Page | 03475 / 0142 |
| Map Reference | MB31 PG24 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 NONTCLAIR CIR, 20, HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Number | 16747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16747 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Number | 0034360119 |
| Book / Page | 003436 / 000119 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR HICKORY NC 286029754, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Number | 0034361069 |
| Book / Page | 003436 / 001069 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1294 RIPKEN DR HICKORY NC 286029754, HICKORY, NC 28602-9754 |
| Document Number | 0034361069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 003436/001069 |
| Instrument | 1101 |
| Name | BRENDA C BELVERD |
|---|---|
| Address | 2747 CAMELOT DR, NEWTON, NC 28658-8358 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2019 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1294 Ripken Dr was $1,278.
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 | $320,800 Land $22,200 Building $298,600 | ||
| 2025 | $1,278.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,512.00 | $320,800 Land $22,200 Building $298,600 | $320,800 Land $22,200 Building $298,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1294 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 1294 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 |
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