Catawba County property record for 331 Highland Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,440 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $758 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-08-89-0232 |
| Primary APN | 3702-08-89-0232 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,440 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Loading Dock | 63 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 331 HIGHLAND AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3033 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | 331 HIGHLAND AVE SE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2059 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
331 Highland Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2531, HICKORY, NC 28603-2531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1159 / 185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 331 Highland Ave SE was $758.
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 | $190,300 Land $32,800 Building $157,500 | ||
| 2025 | $758.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,624.00 | $190,300 Land $32,800 Building $157,500 | $190,300 Land $32,800 Building $157,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 331 Highland Ave SE 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.
The area around 331 Highland Ave SE 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 183 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Metronet.
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