Catawba County property record for 173 15th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $527 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3712-06-49-0778 |
| Primary APN | 3712-06-49-0778 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Lean-To | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 173 15TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 63 PLAT 3-83 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND CORDAGE COMPANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
173 15th St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 15TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027633 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 173 15TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 15TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1311 |
| Document Number | 0038510102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3851/102 |
| Instrument | 832 |
| Name | SHUFORD FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 15th St SE was $527, 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 | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,300 (-) Land $12,300 Building $120,000 | ||
| 2025 | $527.00 (-53.32%) | $132,300 Land $12,300 Building $120,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,129.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,129.00 | $132,300 Land $12,300 Building $120,000 | $132,300 Land $12,300 Building $120,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 15th St SE 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 | 1 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.
The area around 173 15th St SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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