Catawba County property record for 348 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3704-20-90-5451 |
| Primary APN | 3704-20-90-5451 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Patio Area | 199 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 348 23RD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PL UNRE-UNRE |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUL J MCREE 3704 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
348 23rd Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 348 23RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3631 / 1678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 348 23RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Document Number | 0036311678 |
| Book / Page | 3631 / 1678 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 137 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $340.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1332 ROYAL ST, NEWTON, NC 28658-8417 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 348 23RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Document Number | 0000002546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2546 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0036311700 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3631/1700 |
| Instrument | 2547 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 348 23rd Ave NE was $740.
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 | $185,800 Land $12,800 Building $173,000 | ||
| 2025 | $740.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,585.00 | $185,800 Land $12,800 Building $173,000 | $185,800 Land $12,800 Building $173,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 348 23rd Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
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 348 23rd Ave NE 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 232 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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