Catawba County property record for 3534 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6.1 acres (265,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $73 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3710-14-33-4305 |
| Primary APN | 3710-14-33-4305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 265,716 sqft (6.1 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3534 RIVER RD |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9150 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | OFF RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3534 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2505 SECTION HOUSE RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-9386 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20174204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3389 / 323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3534 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9150 |
| Document Number | 0034930316 |
| Book / Page | 003493 / 000316 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2505 SECTION HOUSE RD HICKORY NC 286019386, HICKORY, NC 28601-9386 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3534 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9150 |
| Document Number | 0034210648 |
| Book / Page | 003421 / 000648 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX HICKORY NC 28603, HICKORY, NC 28603 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3534 River Rd was $73.
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 | $18,300 Land $18,300 | ||
| 2025 | $73.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87.00 | $18,500 Land $18,500 | $18,300 Land $18,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3534 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 3534 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 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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