Catawba County property record for 1520 Castell Ln, Hickory, NC 28601 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3732-06-47-7533 |
| Primary APN | 3732-06-47-7533 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 CASTELL LN |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-8137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 BLOCK C PLAT 17-21 |
| Legal Subdivision | TANGLEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 10204 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3732-06-47-7533
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 CASTELL LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 15, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 07, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20238358 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3809 / 1369 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 1520 CASTELL LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0038541272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 08, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3854/1272 |
| Instrument | 2186 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1520 CASTELL LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8137 |
| Document Number | 0038091369 |
| Book / Page | 3809 / 1369 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $472.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1831 12TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2027 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 CASTELL LN, HICKORY, NC 28601-8137 |
| Document Number | 0000008360 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8360 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $197,500 (+78.41%) Land $13,100 Building $184,400 | ||
| 2025 | $787.00 (-17.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $952.00 | $110,700 Land $13,100 Building $97,600 | $197,500 Land $13,100 Building $184,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Catawba County (37035C), updated September 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 24% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,263 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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