Catawba County property record for 4438 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,463 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,319 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3701-19-50-9455 |
| Primary APN | 3701-19-50-9455 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,463 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 663 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4438 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | RD 1144+1174 PL 21-115 |
| Legal Subdivision | C |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4438 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4438 RIVER RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-9153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3908 / 26 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4438 River Rd was $1,319, 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 | $331,000 (-) Land $12,800 Building $318,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,319.00 (-17.67%) | $331,000 Land $12,800 Building $318,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,602.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,560.00 | $331,000 Land $12,800 Building $318,200 | $331,000 Land $12,800 Building $318,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4438 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 4438 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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