Catawba County property record for 237 5th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 5,040 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $352,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-19-72-3020 |
| Primary APN | 3703-19-72-3020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,328 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 446 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 237 5TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT PT 4 PLAT 6-159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3703-19-72-3020
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 01, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202022590 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3610 / 1007 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 237 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035201942 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 03520/1942 |
| Instrument | 13798 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 237 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Document Number | 0036101007 |
| Book / Page | 3610 / 1007 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $704.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 237 5TH AVE NE, 237, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 237 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Document Number | 22592 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22592 |
| Name | BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Catawba County records · Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $592,200 (-) Land $49,700 Building $542,500 | ||
| 2025 | $2,360.00 (-53.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,054.00 | $592,200 Land $49,700 Building $542,500 | $592,200 Land $49,700 Building $542,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 1, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Claremont High School Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2009 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 09001103 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
Based on FCC filings for 156 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HICKORY serves 71,393 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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