Catawba County property record for 174 20th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,133 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3704-19-50-3255 |
| Primary APN | 3704-19-50-3255 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,133 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,712 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 383 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 174 20TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 174 20TH AVE NW |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
174 20th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 20TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202221144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3771 / 1311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030400312 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 174 20TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GURANTY, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 20TH AVE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1858 |
| Document Number | 0039631936 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3963/1936 |
| Instrument | 16620 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 174 20TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1858 |
| Document Number | 0037711311 |
| Book / Page | 3771 / 1311 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | MASTER TITLE AGENCY, MASTERS TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $840.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4115 8TH STREET CT NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8049 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Living Trust |
| Address | 174 20TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1858 |
| Document Number | 0000021145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21145 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 174 20th Ave NW was $1,423, 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 | $357,000 (-) Land $67,300 Building $289,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,423.00 (-53.3%) | $357,000 Land $67,300 Building $289,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,047.00 | $357,000 Land $67,300 Building $289,700 | $357,000 Land $67,300 Building $289,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 20th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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.
Wildfire risk around 174 20th Ave NW 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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