Catawba County property record for 3808 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,186 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-09-25-0570 |
| Primary APN | 3710-09-25-0570 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3808 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 PLAT 33-69 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELROSE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3808 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3808 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202521404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3978 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3808 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9701 |
| Document Number | 0039780363 |
| Book / Page | 3978 / 363 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 21404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3808 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9701 |
| Document Number | 0000021405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 21405 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3808 River Rd was $1,186, 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 | $297,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $282,500 | ||
| 2025 | $1,186.00 (-17.58%) | $297,500 Land $15,000 Building $282,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,439.00 (+2.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,402.00 | $297,500 Land $15,000 Building $282,500 | $297,500 Land $15,000 Building $282,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3808 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 3808 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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