Catawba County property record for 4239 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (479,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,573 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-07-78-4035 |
| Primary APN | 3700-07-78-4035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 479,160 sqft (11 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 279 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4239 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3-4 PL 59-120 & LOT 3 PL 42-19 & LOT 1A-2A PL 77-44 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES R PROPST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4239 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2018.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4239 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUST BANK |
| Feb 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034410471 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4239 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Number | 0000015523 |
| Book / Page | 4055 / 572 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4239 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Number | 0000015523, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4055/572 |
| Instrument | 202615523 |
| Name | TRUST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4239 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Number | 0034410471 |
| Book / Page | 003441 / 000471 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4239 RIVER RD HICKORY NC 286029738, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 4239 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Number | 0033880940 |
| Book / Page | 003388 / 000940 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4239 RIVER RD HICKORY NC 286029738, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Document Number | 0033880940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003388/000940 |
| Instrument | 3930 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 4239 River Rd was $1,573, 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 | $394,700 (-) Land $65,600 Building $329,100 | ||
| 2025 | $1,573.00 (-17.64%) | $394,700 Land $65,600 Building $329,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,910.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,861.00 | $394,700 Land $65,600 Building $329,100 | $394,700 Land $65,600 Building $329,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4239 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 4239 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: 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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