Catawba County property record for 256 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Office Building |
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| Details | 5,040 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-19-50-1954 |
| Primary APN | 3703-19-50-1954 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,040 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 256 3RD AVE NW |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-4962 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | OI |
| Legal Description | PLAT 6-108 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST METHODIST CHURCH |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
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.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 3RD AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4962 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 20091616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2951 / 1664 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 256 3RD AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4962 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035240326 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 03524/0326 |
| Instrument | 15018 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $229,200 (-) Land $34,800 Building $194,400 | ||
| 2025 | $913.00 (-53.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,956.00 | $229,200 Land $34,800 Building $194,400 | $229,200 Land $34,800 Building $194,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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.
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 |
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| 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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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, Metronet.
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