Catawba County property record for 241 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 15,726 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,500 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,972 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-79-2190 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-79-2190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 15,726 sqft Total Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Glass |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 241 1ST AVE SE |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | 241 1ST AVE SE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2078 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: Catawba County records · APN 3702-07-79-2190
Assessment roll updated August 3, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 GRIFFING BLVD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2835 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1984 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $745,900 (-1.88%) Land $167,300 Building $578,600 | ||
| 2025 | $2,972.00 (-54.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,488.00 | $760,200 Land $181,600 Building $578,600 | $745,900 Land $167,300 Building $578,600 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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: 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
Based on FCC filings for 238 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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