Catawba County property record for 438 3rd Ave SW, #A, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-06-38-7582 |
| Primary APN | 3702-06-38-7582 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 438 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-2801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6-7 & PT 5 & 8 PLAT 1-37 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF HICKORY PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
438 3rd Ave SW, #A, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 TENNESSEE CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117-7473 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248976 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3873 / 435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 438 3RD AVE SW # A, A, HICKORY, NC 28602-2801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0037181114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3718/1114 |
| Instrument | 1494 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28603 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 3RD AVE SW # A, A, HICKORY, NC 28602-2801 |
| Document Number | 0034571885 |
| Book / Page | 03457 / 1885 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 09946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7988 DELL DR, 7988, HARRISBURG, NC 28075-8377 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1603 RD, CONOVER, NC 28613 |
| Document Number | 9947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 09947 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 9.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 3rd Ave SW, #A was $635.
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 | $159,300 Land $7,000 Building $152,300 | ||
| 2025 | $635.00 | ||
| 2023 | $945.00 | $110,800 Land $7,000 Building $103,800 | $159,300 Land $7,000 Building $152,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 3rd Ave SW, #A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 438 3rd Ave SW, #A 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 |
|---|
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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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