Catawba County property record for 261 17th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 8.5 ba · 16,012 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 2.51 acres (109,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14,453 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-07-58-0718 |
| Primary APN | 3703-07-58-0718 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 31 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 16,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,704 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 4,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,646 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 4,646 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 109,336 sqft (2.51 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 114 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 756 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 17TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 PL 70-49 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
261 17th Ave NW is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9212, HICKORY, NC 28603-9212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 1969 |
| Deed Document Number | 200513885 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2664 / 1394 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0031831473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 17th Ave NW was $14,453, 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 | $3,626,800 (-) Land $225,900 Building $3,400,900 | ||
| 2025 | $14,453.00 (-53.31%) | $3,626,800 Land $225,900 Building $3,400,900 | |
| 2024 | $30,954.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,954.00 | $3,626,800 Land $225,900 Building $3,400,900 | $3,626,800 Land $225,900 Building $3,400,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 17th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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 261 17th Ave NW 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 | 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 172 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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