3516 48th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 3516 48th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.39 acres (16,988 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$319,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,357 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3735-17-12-0111`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3735-17-12-0111`
Alternative APN	`0402502`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,684 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,368 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	16,988 sqft (0.39 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 124 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	136 sqft
Patio Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3516 48TH AVE NE
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28601-8466
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	LOT 26 PLAT 47-158
Legal Subdivision	WANDERING MEADOWS
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	CLINES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3040
Census Tract	10301

Owner

3516 48th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3516 48TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8466
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202123023
Deed Book / Page	3689 / 290
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2021
Property Address	3516 48TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8466
Document Number	0036890290
Book / Page	3689 / 290
Map Reference	MB 47 PG 158
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2021
Instrument	23023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$638.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8725 DOG LEG RD, 8725, SHERRILLS FORD, NC 28673-7725

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3516 48TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8466

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3516 48th Ave NE was $1,357, down 53.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$340,600 (-) Land $19,500 Building $321,100
2025	$1,357.00 (-53.32%)	$340,600 Land $19,500 Building $321,100
2024	$2,907.00
2023	$2,907.00	$208,200 Land $19,500 Building $188,700	$340,600 Land $19,500 Building $321,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3516 48th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	1 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

Wildfire risk around 3516 48th Ave NE 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 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