Catawba County property record for 4242 Pickering Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-08-87-1635 |
| Primary APN | 3700-08-87-1635 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4242 PICKERING DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLOCK D PLAT 65-13 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNBURY VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4242 Pickering Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 38, HILDEBRAN, NC 28637-0038 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201518927 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3315 / 1877 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4242 Pickering Dr was $984, 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 | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $246,900 (-) Land $24,800 Building $222,100 | ||
| 2025 | $984.00 (-53.3%) | $246,900 Land $24,800 Building $222,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,107.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,107.00 | $246,900 Land $24,800 Building $222,100 | $246,900 Land $24,800 Building $222,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4242 Pickering Dr 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 4242 Pickering Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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