Catawba County property record for 2260 John Bowman Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
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| Lot Size | 20 acres (874,685 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Line of Credit May 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3701-10-35-4646 |
| Primary APN | 3701-10-35-4646 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 874,685 sqft (20 acres) |
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| Terrain | Rolling |
| Street Address | 2260 JOHN BOWMAN RD |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9435 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | BOWMAN RD OFF HWY127 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 2252 JOHN BOWMAN RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9435 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit R A JOYCE INVESTMENTS LLC |
| May 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200924687 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3005 / 1274 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034521392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4688 BOWMAN RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9105 |
| Document Number | 0037400150 |
| Book / Page | 3740 / 150 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 9297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 716, HICKORY, NC 28603-0716 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2252 JOHN BOWMAN RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9435 |
| Document Number | 0000009298 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 9298 |
| Name | R A JOYCE INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4688 BOWMAN RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9105 |
| Document Number | 0034521392 |
| Book / Page | 003452 / 001392 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 716 HICKORY NC 286030716, HICKORY, NC 28603-0716 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4688 BOWMAN RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9105 |
| Document Number | 0034361663 |
| Book / Page | 003436 / 001663 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 716 HICKORY NC 286030716, HICKORY, NC 28603-0716 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,500 (-) Land $120,500 | ||
| 2025 | $480.00 (-17.67%) | $120,500 (+2,262.75%) Land $120,500 | |
| 2024 | $583.00 (+2.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $568.00 | $5,100 | $120,500 Land $120,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
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 | 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 |
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| 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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