Catawba County property record for 4244 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,033 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $42 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-08-79-9228 |
| Primary APN | 3700-08-79-9228 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 233 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4244 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9738 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 PLAT 18-378 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PONDEROSA |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4244 River Rd, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2014.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4266 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9738 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3246 / 1381 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4244 River Rd was $42.
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 | $10,600 (-) Land $10,600 | ||
| 2025 | $42.00 | $10,600 Land $10,600 | |
| 2023 | $10,600 Land $10,600 | $10,600 Land $10,600 | |
| 2016 | $68.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4244 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 4244 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 | 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: 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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