Catawba County property record for 440 3rd St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $16 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-06-47-7517 |
| Primary APN | 3702-06-47-7517 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 440 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 PLAT 1-353 |
| Legal Subdivision | R O ABERNATHY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
440 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 3RD ST SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-3316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202422024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3911 / 612 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0039110612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 440 3rd St SW was $16, down 52.9% 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 | $4,000 (-) Land $4,000 | ||
| 2025 | $16.00 (-52.94%) | $4,000 Land $4,000 | |
| 2024 | $34.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34.00 | $4,000 Land $4,000 | $4,000 Land $4,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 3rd St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 440 3rd St SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 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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