Catawba County property record for 2273 38th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $246,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $972 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3724-10-26-7764 |
| Primary APN | 3724-10-26-7764 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,496 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2273 38TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-8272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK E PLAT 15-19 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY WOODS |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
2273 38th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2273 38TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202313028 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3822 / 723 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030850416 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2273 38TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8272 |
| Document Number | 0038220723 |
| Book / Page | 3822 / 723 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $492.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 WINDING OAK DR, ARDEN, NC 28704-8433 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2273 38TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8272 |
| Document Number | 0000013029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13029 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2273 38th Ave NE was $972, down 23.7% from the year before.
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 | $243,900 (-) Land $15,900 Building $228,000 | ||
| 2025 | $972.00 (-23.7%) | $243,900 Land $15,900 Building $228,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,274.00 (+4%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,225.00 (+26.55%) | $243,900 (+75.09%) Land $15,900 Building $228,000 | $243,900 (+75.09%) Land $15,900 Building $228,000 |
| 2022 | $968.00 | $139,300 Land $15,900 Building $123,400 | $139,300 Land $15,900 Building $123,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2273 38th Ave NE 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2003–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 2273 38th Ave NE 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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