Catawba County property record for 227 5th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,779 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-08-88-8087 |
| Primary APN | 3702-08-88-8087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,779 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,356 sqft |
| Basement Area | 88 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 88 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 227 5TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 PL 1-23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF KENWORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
227 5th St SE is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11, HICKORY, NC 28603-0011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 1186 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 5th St SE was $697.
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 | $174,800 Land $8,000 Building $166,800 | ||
| 2025 | $697.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,491.00 | $174,800 Land $8,000 Building $166,800 | $174,800 Land $8,000 Building $166,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 5th St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| 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 227 5th St SE 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 147 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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