Catawba County property record for 3556 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.43 acres (192,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $154 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-14-33-0171 |
| Primary APN | 3710-14-33-0171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 192,971 sqft (4.43 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3556 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 | 3556 RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3556 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1468, HICKORY, NC 28603-1468 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034230521 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3556 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9150 |
| Document Number | 0034230521 |
| Book / Page | 003423 / 000521 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 18065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 220 17TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 286011918, HICKORY, NC 28601-1918 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3556 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9150 |
| Document Number | 0033890323 |
| Book / Page | 003389 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $50.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 104 ROSS RD LIBERTY SC 296574804, LIBERTY, SC 29657-4804 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3556 River Rd was $154, up 3.4% 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 | $38,600 (-) Land $38,600 | ||
| 2025 | $154.00 (+3.36%) | $38,600 Land $38,600 | |
| 2024 | $149.00 (+2.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $145.00 | $30,900 Land $30,900 | $38,600 Land $38,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3556 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 3556 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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