Catawba County property record for 437 4th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-18-31-9653 |
| Primary APN | 3703-18-31-9653 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,108 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Patio Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 437 4TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 437 4TH AVE NW PL 1-69 |
| Legal Subdivision | J A MORETZ |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Claremont High School Historic District listed 1986 · 53 contributing resources · NRIS 86003357 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
437 4th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 4TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4922 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHUFORD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200910690 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2973 / 1832 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 437 4TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000009863 |
| Book / Page | 4021 / 566 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269863 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 4TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000009863, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4021/566 |
| Instrument | 20269863 |
| Name | SHUFORD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 437 4TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-4922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST CHOICE TITLE SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035980644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3598/644 |
| Instrument | 18320 |
| Name | RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45249 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 4th Ave NW was $1,353, 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 | $339,600 (-) Land $24,300 Building $315,300 | ||
| 2025 | $1,353.00 (-53.31%) | $339,600 Land $24,300 Building $315,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,898.00 | $339,600 Land $24,300 Building $315,300 | $339,600 Land $24,300 Building $315,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 437 4th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · 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.
The area around 437 4th Ave NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 281 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 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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