3042 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 3042 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$117,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill	$730 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2793-17-00-9406`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2793-17-00-9406`
Alternative APN	`0049584`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,489 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,096 sqft
Basement Area	162 sqft
Unfinished Basement	162 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 101 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	104 sqft
Patio Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3042 1ST AVE NW
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28601-5613
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	LOTS 32-35 PLAT 4-84
Legal Subdivision	C T MORRISON
Legal Lot Number	32-35
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4024
Census Tract	10600

Owner

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3042 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-5613
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20171138
Deed Book / Page	3382 / 464
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 18, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0033290552
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2017
Property Address	3042 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-5613
Document Number	0033820464
Book / Page	03382 / 0464
Map Reference	MB4 PG84
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2017
Instrument	01138
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6600 PROVIDENCE CHURCH RD, 6600, VALE, NC 28168-7533

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3042 1ST AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-5613

Mortgage

Document Number	1139
Date	Jan 20, 2017
Instrument	01139

Lender

Name	STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.25%
Change Frequency	5 Years
Min Rate At Change	4.25%
Index	5-Year CMT
Margin	2
Max Rate	10.2%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Municipality	Long View Town
Unified School District	Hickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$183,200 (-) Land $11,100 Building $172,100
2025	$730.00 (-55.13%)	$183,200 (-) Land $11,100 Building $172,100
2024	$1,627.00
2023	$1,627.00	$183,200 Land $11,100 Building $172,100	$183,200 Land $11,100 Building $172,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2002–2020)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding

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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF LONGVIEW serves 5,244 people · EPA ID NC0118025
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 163 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20