Burke County property record for 3961 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (64,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,500 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $460 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2772504477 |
| Primary APN | 2772504477 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 64,904 sqft (1.49 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3961 DOWELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RESIDENTIA |
| Legal Description | 3961 DOWELL ST HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Legal Subdivision | YODER ESTATE PROPERTY |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 21202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3961 DOWELL ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-8401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20075751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1661 / 93 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $460.00 (+1.1%) | $53,864 (-) Land $12,126 Building $41,738 | $53,864 (-) Land $12,126 Building $41,738 |
| 2025 | $455.00 (+0.22%) | $53,864 (-) Land $12,126 Building $41,738 | $53,864 (-) Land $12,126 Building $41,738 |
| 2023 | $454.00 | $53,864 Land $12,126 Building $41,738 | $53,864 Land $12,126 Building $41,738 |
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 | 0.02% 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 71 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 |
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