Burke County property record for 3897 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 896 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.419 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2772517003 |
| Primary APN | 2772517003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 448 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 2772517003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3897 DOWELL ST |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIAL TWO DIST |
| Legal Description | 3897 DOWELL ST HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 21202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 CATAWBA VALLEY BLVD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9629 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002508717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2508 / 717 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3897 DOWELL ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-8400 |
| Document Number | 0025080717 |
| Book / Page | 2508 / 717 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2017048414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| 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 | 250 CATAWBA VALLEY BLVD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9629 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461.00 (+0.22%) | $54,772 (-) Land $6,300 Building $48,472 | $54,772 (-) Land $6,300 Building $48,472 |
| 2023 | $460.00 | $54,772 Land $6,300 Building $48,472 | $54,772 Land $6,300 Building $48,472 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ICARD TOWNSHIP WATER CORP private · serves 7,821 people · EPA ID NC0112060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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