Catawba County property record for 4121 Old Buff St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-08-88-9719 |
| Primary APN | 3700-08-88-9719 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4121 OLD BUFF ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | PLAT 23-95 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4121 Old Buff St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2001.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4121 OLD BUFF ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-8948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2305 / 737 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4121 Old Buff St was $775, 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 | $194,500 (-) Land $13,100 Building $181,400 | ||
| 2025 | $775.00 (-17.64%) | $194,500 Land $13,100 Building $181,400 | |
| 2024 | $941.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $917.00 | $194,500 Land $13,100 Building $181,400 | $194,500 Land $13,100 Building $181,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4121 Old Buff St 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 4121 Old Buff St 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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