Alexander County property record for 281 Bethlehem School Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,806 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 6.2 acres (270,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,979 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0303734 03734 |
| Primary APN | 0303734 03734 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Lot Area | 270,464 sqft (6.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9346387 |
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| Street Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-7634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA20 |
| Legal Description | MAP 3716 SUBMAP 37 BLOCK 8358 (PIN) SR 1146 A10C 0002 |
| Legal Block | 8358 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WITTENBURG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: Alexander County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 653 / 1809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 0006531809 |
| Book / Page | 653 / 1809 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 KING RD, 1040, SALISBURY, NC 28146-2512 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 0006531812 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 653/1812 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Property Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 0006490581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 649/581 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 343 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Property Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 0006382236 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 638/2236 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Property Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006291864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 629/1864 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 0006200719 |
| Book / Page | 0620 / 0719 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 501 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 BETHLEHEM SCHOOL RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-7634 |
| Document Number | 6200724 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 0620/0724 |
| Name | MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
Source: Alexander County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander County |
| Unified School District | Alexander County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,979.00 (-7.05%) | $299,861 (-) Land $59,129 Building $240,732 | |
| 2025 | $2,129.00 (-14.74%) | $299,861 (-) Land $59,129 Building $240,732 | |
| 2023 | $2,497.00 | $299,861 Land $59,129 Building $240,732 | $299,861 Land $59,129 Building $240,732 |
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 January 23, 2025 · 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST serves 13,064 people · EPA ID NC0102020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 | 1 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 27 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 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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