Burke County property record for 4173 S Fork Ave, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 668 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2771172815 |
| Primary APN | 2771172815 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 604 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 72 sqft |
| Canopy | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4173 S FORK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-7429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 4173 SOUTH FORK AVE HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 21202 |
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4173 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CORNELIUS ABERNATHY |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244411 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2745 / 482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4173 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Document Number | 0027450482 |
| Book / Page | 2745 / 482 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3965 JOHNSON BRIDGE RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8427 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4173 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Document Number | 2024004412 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004412 |
| Name | CORNELIUS ABERNATHY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 48 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4173 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Document Number | 0026500196 |
| Book / Page | 2650 / 196 |
| Map Reference | MB 46 PG 201 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021026598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $74.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4177 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3965 JOHNSON BRIDGE RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8427 |
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 | $402.00 (+1.26%) | $45,238 (-) Land $9,200 Building $36,038 | $45,238 (-) Land $9,200 Building $36,038 |
| 2025 | $397.00 (+0.51%) | $45,238 (-) Land $9,200 Building $36,038 | $45,238 (-) Land $9,200 Building $36,038 |
| 2023 | $395.00 | $45,238 Land $9,200 Building $36,038 | $45,238 Land $9,200 Building $36,038 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | 0.03% 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 | BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves 5,207 people · EPA ID NC0112075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 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 | 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 54 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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