Catawba County property record for 4180 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Second Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-08-88-6481 |
| Primary APN | 3700-08-88-6481 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 243 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Patio Area | 424 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4180 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 | LOT 14 PL 18-378 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PONDEROSA |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4180 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4180 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201416765 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3263 / 1062 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 4180 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4180 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Document Number | 0037430692 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3743/692 |
| Instrument | 10508 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 4180 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035570822 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3557/822 |
| Instrument | 4034 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4180 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
| Document Number | 0035350760 |
| Book / Page | 003535 / 000760 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4180 RIVER RD HICKORY NC 286029737, HICKORY, NC 28602-9737 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4180 River Rd was $985, down 14.5% 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 | $247,300 (-) Land $14,300 Building $233,000 | ||
| 2025 | $985.00 (-14.5%) | $247,300 Land $14,300 Building $233,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,152.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,123.00 | $238,200 Land $14,300 Building $223,900 | $247,300 Land $14,300 Building $233,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4180 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 4180 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 | PONDEROSA S/D private · serves 132 people · EPA ID NC0118279 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| 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 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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