Catawba County property record for 31 3rd St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,400 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-07-59-0183 |
| Primary APN | 3702-07-59-0183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 31 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-2942 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 PL 64-120 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN H SHELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2086 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hickory Southwest Downtown Historic District listed 2005 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 05001409 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 3rd St SW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2015.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2391, HICKORY, NC 28603-2391 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20155620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3285 / 695 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 31 3RD ST SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2942 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0036571952 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3657/1952 |
| Instrument | 11807 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWTON, NC 28658 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 3rd St SW was $676.
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 | $169,600 Land $13,100 Building $156,500 | ||
| 2025 | $676.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,447.00 | $169,600 Land $13,100 Building $156,500 | $169,600 Land $13,100 Building $156,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 3rd St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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.
Wildfire risk around 31 3rd St SW 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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