Catawba County property record for 261 5th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1985 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,781 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-19-71-4948.0001 |
| Primary APN | 3703-19-71-4948.0001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 775 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 581 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 5TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-5026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT UNIT 1 UNIT 1 PL20-28 HER1T PL 20-28 |
| Legal Township | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE MANOR |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
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.
261 5th Ave NE, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Catawba County records, as of December 30, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 24726 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3988 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 261 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
| Document Number | 0039880317 |
| Book / Page | 3988 / 317 |
| Map Reference | MB 1401 PG 528 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 24726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $470.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1620 WINDSOR RUN LN, MATTHEWS, NC 28105-0093 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 5TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-5026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,700 Land $16,000 Building $192,700 | ||
| 2024 | $1,781.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,781.00 (+10.9%) | $208,700 | $208,700 Land $16,000 Building $192,700 |
| 2022 | $1,606.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 5th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 261 5th Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 156 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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