Catawba County property record for 228 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $747 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-77-2949 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-77-2949 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 28-29 PL 1-73 |
| Legal Subdivision | J F MILLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-29 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 736, WADESBORO, NC 28170-0736 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202226124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3784 / 1627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029281766 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $187,400 (-) Land $6,100 Building $181,300 | ||
| 2025 | $747.00 (-53.28%) | $187,400 (-) Land $6,100 Building $181,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,599.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,599.00 | $187,400 Land $6,100 Building $181,300 | $187,400 Land $6,100 Building $181,300 |
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
| 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.
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 | 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 238 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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