Catawba County property record for 159 20th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $158,500 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,072 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3704-19-50-7038 |
| Primary APN | 3704-19-50-7038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,112 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 584 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 20TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 159 20TH AVE NW |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 20TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1902 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $269,100 (-) Land $33,700 Building $235,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,072.00 (-53.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,296.00 | $269,100 Land $33,700 Building $235,400 | $269,100 Land $33,700 Building $235,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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.
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.
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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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