Catawba County property record for 4134 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (480,902 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Sep 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,358 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-08-98-5098 |
| Primary APN | 3700-08-98-5098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,940 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 480,902 sqft (11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Pool Area | 880 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4134 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | 4134 RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4134 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1990.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4134 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1686 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4134 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Document Number | 0033910780 |
| Book / Page | 003391 / 000780 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 4024 HICKORY NC 286034024, HICKORY, NC 28603-4024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4134 River Rd was $1,358.
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 | $340,700 Land $74,100 Building $266,600 | ||
| 2025 | $1,358.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,606.00 | $340,700 Land $74,100 Building $266,600 | $340,700 Land $74,100 Building $266,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4134 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 4134 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 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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