Catawba County property record for 2540 5th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $198 (2022) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3714-17-11-5233 |
| Primary APN | 3714-17-11-5233 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2540 5TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1512 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 26-30C PL11-60 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDON G BOWMAN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-30C 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10403 |
2540 5th St NE, vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 28, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601-2535 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 22278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3774 / 1510 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2540 5TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1512 |
| Document Number | 0033810159 |
| Book / Page | 003381 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1301 N CENTER ST HICKORY NC 286012535, HICKORY, NC 28601-2535 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $198.00 | $16,500 Land $16,500 | $16,500 Land $16,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2540 5th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2540 5th St NE is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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