Catawba County property record for 3640 Sandy Ford Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5.19 acres (226,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Jul 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $788 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3710-14-42-3723 |
| Primary APN | 3710-14-42-3723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 290 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 290 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Lot Area | 226,076 sqft (5.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Pole Barn | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3640 SANDY FORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | 3640 RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3640 Sandy Ford Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3640 SANDY FORD RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1799 / 49 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038801943 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3640 SANDY FORD RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8937 |
| Document Number | 0036821861 |
| Book / Page | 3682 / 1861 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| 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 | 3640 SANDY FORD RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8937 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3640 Sandy Ford Rd was $788, down 17.7% 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 | $197,800 (-) Land $31,400 Building $166,400 | ||
| 2025 | $788.00 (-17.66%) | $197,800 Land $31,400 Building $166,400 | |
| 2024 | $957.00 (+2.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $932.00 | $197,800 Land $31,400 Building $166,400 | $197,800 Land $31,400 Building $166,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3640 Sandy Ford 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 3640 Sandy Ford 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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