Catawba County property record for 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $66 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3710-09-06-4471 |
| Primary APN | 3710-09-06-4471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Street Address | 3969 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 24 PL7-79-3969 RIVER RD PL 7-79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
3969 River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2000.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3961 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8949 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Jan 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3969 River Rd was $66, down 16.5% 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 | $16,500 (-) Land $15,500 Building $1,000 | ||
| 2025 | $66.00 (-16.46%) | $16,500 Land $15,500 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $79.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $77.00 | $16,500 Land $15,500 Building $1,000 | $16,500 Land $15,500 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3969 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2005–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3969 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 | HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES private · serves 340 people · EPA ID NC0118290 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| 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 | 1 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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