Catawba County property record for 245 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,337 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $455 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-78-4135 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-78-4135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,337 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 245 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 12-13 PLAT 2-41 |
| Legal Subdivision | A K JOY |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
245 3rd Ave SE is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 CRESTWOOD LOOP, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-3274 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2291 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3546 |
| Document Number | 0038050009 |
| Book / Page | 3805 / 9 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 CRESTWOOD LOOP, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-3274 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 3rd Ave SE was $455, down 53.3% from the year before.
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 | $114,300 (-) Land $4,400 Building $109,900 | ||
| 2025 | $455.00 (-53.33%) | $114,300 Land $4,400 Building $109,900 | |
| 2024 | $975.00 | ||
| 2023 | $975.00 | $114,300 Land $4,400 Building $109,900 | $114,300 Land $4,400 Building $109,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 3rd 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 245 3rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 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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