1608 3rd St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 1608 3rd St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$851 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3703-12-87-1487`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3703-12-87-1487`
Alternative APN	`0039619`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,798 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,596 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 103 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	30 sqft
Patio Area	54 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1608 3RD STREET DR NE
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28601-1958
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Description	LOT PT 1-4 PL 3-128
Legal Subdivision	J C TOWNSEND ESTATE
Legal Lot Number	1-4
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	10402

Owner

1608 3rd St Dr NE is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2001 1ST AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2204
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 27, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202015062
Deed Book / Page	3589 / 919
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2020
Property Address	1608 3RD STREET DR NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1958
Document Number	0035890919
Book / Page	003589 / 000919
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2020
Instrument	15062
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2020
Title Company	VENTURE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$250.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3837 SUMMEROW RD MAIDEN NC 286508713, MAIDEN, NC 28650-8713

Mortgage

Document Number	35890922
Date	Aug 3, 2020
Book Page	003589/000922
Instrument	15063

Lender

Name	GEMSTONE PROPERTIES LLC
Address	314 MAPLE ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2235

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Aug 2, 2025

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 3rd St Dr NE was $851, 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	Hickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$213,600 (-) Land $11,800 Building $201,800
2025	$851.00 (-53.32%)	$213,600 Land $11,800 Building $201,800
2024	$1,823.00
2023	$1,823.00	$213,600 Land $11,800 Building $201,800	$213,600 Land $11,800 Building $201,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1608 3rd St Dr NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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

Wildfire risk around 1608 3rd St Dr 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 193 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 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20