Catawba County property record for 1321 Ripken Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-12-96-3410 |
| Primary APN | 3700-12-96-3410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,174 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1321 RIPKEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9776 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 21 PL31-24 HIDDEN CK PL 31-24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES PHASE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
1321 Ripken Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9776 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 1321 RIPKEN DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9776 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0036091692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3609/1692 |
| Instrument | 22372 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1321 Ripken Dr was $1,060, down 17.6% from the year before.
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 | $266,000 (-) Land $15,900 Building $250,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,060.00 (-17.64%) | $266,000 Land $15,900 Building $250,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,287.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,254.00 | $266,000 Land $15,900 Building $250,100 | $266,000 Land $15,900 Building $250,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1321 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 1321 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 | 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 | 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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