Catawba County property record for 4271 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3700-07-79-4024 |
| Primary APN | 3700-07-79-4024 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 54,886 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4271 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 C LOT C PL 41-170 PL 41-170 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4271 River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2002.
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 | Oct 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1421 / 961 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4271 River Rd was $881, down 17.7% 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 | $221,100 (-) Land $16,600 Building $204,500 | ||
| 2025 | $881.00 (-17.66%) | $221,100 Land $16,600 Building $204,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,042.00 | $221,100 Land $16,600 Building $204,500 | $221,100 Land $16,600 Building $204,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4271 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 4271 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 | 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 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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