444 3rd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 444 3rd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,349 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$130,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$977 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3702-06-38-7522`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3702-06-38-7522`
Alternative APN	`0018447`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,349 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,356 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	152 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	226 sqft
Patio Area	368 sqft
Canopy	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	444 3RD AVE SW
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28602-2801
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Description	LOT 9-10 & PT 8 PLAT 1-37
Legal Subdivision	CITY OF HICKORY PROPERTY
Legal Lot Number	9-10
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	10900

Owner

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	444 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2801
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201614019
Deed Book / Page	3357 / 723
Last Transfer Date	Mar 15, 2022
Transfer Doc	0037311769
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2022
Property Address	444 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2801
Document Number	0037311769
Book / Page	3731 / 1769
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 37
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2022
Instrument	6288
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	444 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2801

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006289
Date	Mar 21, 2022
Instrument	6289

Lender

Name	CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Municipality	Hickory City
Unified School District	Hickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$245,200 (-) Land $7,000 Building $238,200
2025	$977.00 (-53.3%)	$245,200 (-) Land $7,000 Building $238,200
2024	$2,092.00
2023	$2,092.00	$245,200 Land $7,000 Building $238,200	$245,200 Land $7,000 Building $238,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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