Burke County property record for 3966 Buff St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Nov 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $1,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2772209306 |
| Primary APN | 2772209306 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,025 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 410 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 2772209306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3966 BUFF ST |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXED USE DIST |
| Legal Description | 3966 BUFF ST HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROLLING HILLS SUB |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 21202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of September 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 846, MICAVILLE, NC 28755-0846 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000518508 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Property Address | 3966 BUFF ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-9545 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022910694 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 2291/0694 |
| Instrument | 2017004158 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
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 | $1,075.00 (-0.28%) | $145,697 (-) Land $18,228 Building $127,469 | $145,697 (-) Land $18,228 Building $127,469 |
| 2023 | $1,078.00 | $145,697 Land $18,228 Building $127,469 | $145,697 Land $18,228 Building $127,469 |
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 | 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 | 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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