Catawba County property record for 1712 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.07 acres (220,849 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Apr 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $3,476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3711-08-88-2144 |
| Primary APN | 3711-08-88-2144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 220,849 sqft (5.07 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1712 STARTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8305 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | 1712 STARTOWN RD SE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
1712 Startown Rd, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 1992.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2258 US HIGHWAY 70 SE, 101, HICKORY, NC 28602-5190 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1774 / 435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1712 Startown Rd was $3,476, down 53.3% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $872,300 (-) Land $872,300 | ||
| 2025 | $3,476.00 (-53.31%) | $872,300 Land $872,300 | |
| 2024 | $7,445.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,445.00 | $872,300 | $872,300 Land $872,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1712 Startown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 1712 Startown Rd 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 | 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 37 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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