Catawba County property record for 212 8th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $832 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-15-53-4694 |
| Primary APN | 3703-15-53-4694 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 509 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 212 8TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-3622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 PL 3-62 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMBFORD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
212 8th Ave NW is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2075 2ND STREET DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1203 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 461 / 448 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0036561545 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 212 8TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-3622 |
| Document Number | 0036561545 |
| Book / Page | 3656 / 1545 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2075 2ND STREET DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1203 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 212 8TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-3622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035670388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3567/388 |
| Instrument | 7444 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 8th Ave NW was $832, 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 | $208,800 (-) Land $30,200 Building $178,600 | ||
| 2025 | $832.00 (-53.31%) | $208,800 Land $30,200 Building $178,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,782.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,782.00 | $208,800 Land $30,200 Building $178,600 | $208,800 Land $30,200 Building $178,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 8th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 212 8th 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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