1553 16th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 1553 16th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$218,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$722 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3713-11-65-3669`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3713-11-65-3669`
Alternative APN	`0601532`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,237 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,272 sqft
Upper Floors Area	477 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	132 sqft
Patio Area	135 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1553 16TH AVE NE
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28601-2846
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	LOT UNIT 7 PLAT 40-134
Legal Subdivision	STAFFORD PLACE TOWNHOUSES
Legal Lot Number	UNIT
Legal Unit	7
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	10404

Owner

1553 16th Ave NE, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1553 16TH AVE NE, 7, HICKORY, NC 28601-2846
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 23, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026764
Deed Book / Page	3993 / 1020
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2026
Property Address	1553 16TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2846
Document Number	0039931020
Book / Page	3993 / 1020
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2026
Instrument	764
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 28, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$436.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	505 2ND STREET PL NE # NEJ1, NEJ1, CONOVER, NC 28613-2042

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1553 16TH AVE NE # 7, 7, HICKORY, NC 28601-2846

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000765
Date	Jan 14, 2026
Instrument	765

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.32%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2031
Change Frequency	5 Years
Min Rate At Change	3.32%
Max Rate At Change	7.32%
Index	5-Year CMT
Margin	2
Max Rate	11.3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1553 16th Ave NE was $722, down 53.3% from the year before.

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Municipality	Hickory City
Unified School District	Catawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$181,300 (-) Land $16,000 Building $165,300
2025	$722.00 (-53.33%)	$181,300 Land $16,000 Building $165,300
2024	$1,547.00
2023	$1,547.00	$181,300 Land $16,000 Building $165,300	$181,300 Land $16,000 Building $165,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1553 16th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1553 16th Ave NE is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20