3720 Serenity Dr, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 3720 Serenity Dr, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$194,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,022 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3710-09-26-1716`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3710-09-26-1716`
Alternative APN	`0800351`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,446 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,892 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Lot Dimensions	175 ft deep x 92 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	194 sqft
Patio Area	143 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3720 SERENITY DR
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28602-8900
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-20
Legal Description	LOT 20 PL 38-23
Legal Subdivision	MELROSE PLACE
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	11102

Owner

3720 Serenity Dr is owned by a company that bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	2425 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601-1320
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 26, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202013399
Deed Book / Page	3584 / 1218
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2020
Property Address	3720 SERENITY DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8900
Document Number	0035841218
Book / Page	003584 / 001218
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2020
Instrument	13399
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2021
Title Company	INVESTORS TITLE COMPANY, INVESTORS TITLE CO.

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$388.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2425 N CENTER ST #143 HICKORY NC 286011320, 143, HICKORY, NC 28601-1320

Mortgage

Document Number	36230975
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Book Page	003623/000975
Instrument	27066

Lender

Name	KELLY BRULEY
Address	3251 5TH STREET CT NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1083

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jul 13, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3720 Serenity Dr was $1,022, down 17.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$256,400 (-) Land $14,100 Building $242,300
2025	$1,022.00 (-17.58%)	$256,400 Land $14,100 Building $242,300
2024	$1,240.00 (+2.65%)
2023	$1,208.00	$256,400 Land $14,100 Building $242,300	$256,400 Land $14,100 Building $242,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3720 Serenity Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2024.

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 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

Wildfire risk around 3720 Serenity Dr 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20