251 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 251 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$60,043 (Apr 2009)
Tax Bill	$375 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Mortgage Oct 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3702-07-78-4185`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3702-07-78-4185`
Alternative APN	`0025295`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,920 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	142 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	251 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	LOT 10-11 PLAT 2-41
Legal Subdivision	A K JOY
Legal Lot Number	10-11
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	10900

Owner

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	511 E UNION ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655-3455
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage UNITED BANK
Oct 31, 2022	Correction Deed

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 4, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20096219
Deed Book / Page	2963 / 67
Last Transfer Date	Oct 20, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000022878
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Property Address	251 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3546
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0037780087
Date	Oct 31, 2022
Book Page	3778/87
Instrument	23495

Lender

Name	UNITED BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HICKORY, NC 28601

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2022: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2022
Property Address	251 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3546
Document Number	0037771780
Book / Page	3777 / 1780
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2022
Instrument	23444
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Municipality	Hickory City
Unified School District	Hickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$94,000 (-) Land $4,400 Building $89,600
2025	$375.00 (-53.24%)
2023	$802.00	$94,000 Land $4,400 Building $89,600	$94,000 Land $4,400 Building $89,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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