Catawba County property record for 38 26th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $441 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3704-20-81-4538 |
| Primary APN | 3704-20-81-4538 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,072 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 26TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 29-31 29-31 PL 4-89 PL 4-89 |
| Legal Subdivision | Q A TEAGUE |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-31 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10403 |
38 26th Ave NE, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9312, HICKORY, NC 28603-9312 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 26th Ave NE was $441.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $110,600 Land $12,800 Building $97,800 | ||
| 2025 | $441.00 | ||
| 2023 | $943.00 | $110,600 Land $12,800 Building $97,800 | $110,600 Land $12,800 Building $97,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 26th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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.
The area around 38 26th Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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