Catawba County property record for 24 1st Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,364 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $418 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-69-4868 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-69-4868 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 24 1ST AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-6205 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | 24 1ST AVE NE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
24 1st Ave NE, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 1985.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 398, HICKORY, NC 28603-0398 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1403 / 908 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 24 1st Ave NE was $418.
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 | $104,800 (-) Land $32,700 Building $72,100 | ||
| 2025 | $418.00 | $104,800 Land $32,700 Building $72,100 | |
| 2023 | $104,800 Land $32,700 Building $72,100 | $104,800 Land $32,700 Building $72,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 1st Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 24 1st Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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, Metronet.
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