Catawba County property record for 3940 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 47.8 acres (2,082,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-09-17-5434 |
| Primary APN | 3710-09-17-5434 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 2,082,168 sqft (47.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 3940 RIVER RD |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8949 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | SANDY FORD RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3940 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 398, HICKORY, NC 28603-0398 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202615830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4056 / 284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030201933 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3940 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8949 |
| Document Number | 0000015830 |
| Book / Page | 4056 / 284 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $157,560.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3940 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8949 |
| Document Number | 0037470530 |
| Book / Page | 3747 / 530 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 12029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 BEAVERDAM RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-1830 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5164 MEADOW PARK LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-6018 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3940 River Rd was $1,316, 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 | $330,300 (-) Land $330,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,316.00 (-17.65%) | $330,300 Land $330,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,598.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,557.00 | $330,300 Land $330,300 | $330,300 Land $330,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3940 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 3940 River Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 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 |
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