Catawba County property record for 3492 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 19.8 acres (865,537 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-14-32-7911 |
| Primary APN | 3710-14-32-7911 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 865,537 sqft (19.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3492 RIVER RD |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9149 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | SANDY FORD RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3492 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 TATE BLVD SE, 202, HICKORY, NC 28602-1385 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CAROLINA FARM CREDIT ACA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202222324 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3774 / 1781 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038491305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3492 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9149 |
| Document Number | 0038491305 |
| Book / Page | 3849 / 1305 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3492 RIVER RD # RP, RP, HICKORY, NC 28602-9149 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3492 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9149 |
| Document Number | 0037741781 |
| Book / Page | 3774 / 1781 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3492 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9149 |
| Document Number | 0000022325 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22325 |
| Name | CAROLINA FARM CREDIT ACA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3492 River Rd was $429, up 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,600 (-) Land $107,600 | ||
| 2025 | $429.00 (+11.43%) | $107,600 Land $107,600 | |
| 2024 | $385.00 (+2.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $375.00 | $79,600 Land $79,600 | $107,600 Land $107,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3492 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 3492 River Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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