Catawba County property record for 438 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-08-87-4658 |
| Primary APN | 3702-08-87-4658 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 3RD AVE SE |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | 438 3RD AVE SE |
| Legal Subdivision | RONALD JAMES ACHOR & LORETTA M |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kenworth Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2005 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 05000435 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20249345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3874 / 750 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3849 |
| Document Number | 0038040175 |
| Book / Page | 3804 / 175 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $414.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 503 39TH AVENUE DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-9014 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3849 |
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 | $142,300 (-) Land $9,000 Building $133,300 | ||
| 2025 | $567.00 (-53.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,214.00 | $142,300 Land $9,000 Building $133,300 | $142,300 Land $9,000 Building $133,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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