Catawba County property record for 445 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,878 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-06-47-3666 |
| Primary APN | 3703-06-47-3666 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 445 16TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-2463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 PL 3-137 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY OF GEORGE FOX |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
445 16th Ave NW is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1729 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601-1850 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134769 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3176 / 1346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029551349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 445 16th Ave NW was $1,022, down 53.3% 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 | $256,400 (-) Land $42,000 Building $214,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,022.00 (-53.29%) | $256,400 Land $42,000 Building $214,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,188.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,188.00 | $256,400 Land $42,000 Building $214,400 | $256,400 Land $42,000 Building $214,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 445 16th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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 445 16th Ave NW 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 139 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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