Catawba County property record for 3794 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,545 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-09-25-1331 |
| Primary APN | 3710-09-25-1331 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,545 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3794 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 53 PL 33-69 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3794 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3794 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200822531 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2936 / 171 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038520300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3794 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9747 |
| Document Number | 0038520300 |
| Book / Page | 3852 / 300 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| 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 | 3794 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9747 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3794 River Rd was $1,078, down 17.6% 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 | $270,500 (-) Land $14,800 Building $255,700 | ||
| 2025 | $1,078.00 (-17.65%) | $270,500 Land $14,800 Building $255,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,309.00 (+2.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,275.00 | $270,500 Land $14,800 Building $255,700 | $270,500 Land $14,800 Building $255,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3794 River Rd 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 risk around 3794 River 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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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