Caldwell County property record for 173 Elm Ave, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,638 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 14 1 8 |
| Primary APN | 03 14 1 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,584 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,748 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 183637 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 ELM AVE |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-2431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0691/0206 0076 36.50 |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
173 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 ELM AVE, HUDSON, NC 28638-2431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202510108750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2139 / 1872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Elm Ave was $1,638, down 20.8% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Hudson Town |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,638.00 (-20.79%) | $262,800 (-) Land $15,400 Building $247,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,068.00 | $262,800 Land $15,400 Building $247,400 | $262,800 Land $15,400 Building $247,400 |
| 2023 | $123,100 (-) Land $15,400 Building $107,700 | $123,100 (-) Land $15,400 Building $107,700 | |
| 2022 | $961.00 | $123,100 Land $15,400 Building $107,700 | $123,100 Land $15,400 Building $107,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025
| 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 risk around 173 Elm Ave 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 LENOIR serves 26,388 people · EPA ID NC0114010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ripple Fiber.
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