Catawba County property record for 3540 Wandering Ln NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3735-17-01-8301 |
| Primary APN | 3735-17-01-8301 |
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| 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 | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-7054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 PLAT 12-11 |
| Legal Subdivision | M L DEAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | CLINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20105447 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3019 / 1607 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039741283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
| Document Number | 0039950017 |
| Book / Page | 3995 / 17 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
| Document Number | 0039741283 |
| Book / Page | 3974 / 1283 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3540 WANDERING LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7054 |
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 | $175,900 (-) Land $12,800 Building $163,100 | ||
| 2025 | $701.00 (-23.72%) | $175,900 (+66.73%) Land $12,800 Building $163,100 | |
| 2024 | $919.00 (+4.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $883.00 | $105,500 Land $11,600 Building $93,900 | $175,900 Land $12,800 Building $163,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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