Catawba County property record for 424 20th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,221 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $967 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-08-88-8495 |
| Primary APN | 3703-08-88-8495 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,221 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 358 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 424 20TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PLAT 25-166 |
| Legal Subdivision | GERALD CROOKS MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
424 20th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 20TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202520517 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3975 / 1622 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0038881944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 424 20TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Document Number | 0039751622 |
| Book / Page | 3975 / 1622 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 166 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $458.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8955 TRANQUILITY LN SW, SUNSET BEACH, NC 28468-6500 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 20TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Document Number | 0000020518 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20518 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0039751641 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3975/1641 |
| Instrument | 20519 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 424 20TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Document Number | 0035280001 |
| Book / Page | 003528 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $223.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 20TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 286011533, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 424 20TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-1533 |
| Document Number | 0035041246 |
| Book / Page | 003504 / 001246 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 14TH ST SW HICKORY NC 286022437, HICKORY, NC 28602-2437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 424 20th Ave NE was $967, down 53.3% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,600 (-) Land $19,300 Building $223,300 | ||
| 2025 | $967.00 (-53.29%) | $242,600 Land $19,300 Building $223,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,070.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,070.00 | $242,600 Land $19,300 Building $223,300 | $242,600 Land $19,300 Building $223,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 20th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 424 20th Ave NE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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