Catawba County property record for 243 5th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,227 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $427 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-11-77-1097 |
| Primary APN | 3702-11-77-1097 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 957 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,914 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 243 5TH AVE SE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
243 5th Ave SE is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5394 ROYAL ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-8707 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200516229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2670 / 820 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 5th Ave SE was $427.
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 | $107,200 Land $7,300 Building $99,900 | ||
| 2025 | $427.00 | ||
| 2023 | $914.00 | $107,200 Land $7,300 Building $99,900 | $107,200 Land $7,300 Building $99,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 5th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 243 5th Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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