Catawba County property record for 243 5th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 992 sqft · built 1985 |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,535 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-19-71-4948.0006 |
| Primary APN | 3703-19-71-4948.0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Patio Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 5TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 6 PLAT 20-28 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE MANOR |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Claremont High School Historic District listed 1986 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 86003357 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 243 5th Ave NE acquired it in October 2005.
Source: Catawba County records, as of December 4, 2023
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 5TH AVE NE # 6, 6, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0027022014 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,535.00 (+11.56%) | $179,900 | $179,900 |
| 2022 | $1,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 5th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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 243 5th 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 |
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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 156 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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