Catawba County property record for 475 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Public College, University |
|---|---|
| Details | 26,984 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 5.41 acres (235,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $21,186 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-16-83-7790 |
| Primary APN | 3703-16-83-7790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Units | 65 Units |
| Building Area | 26,984 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 235,660 sqft (5.41 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 59 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 475 8TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-3943 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public College, University |
| Local Zoning Code | OI |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-14 8TH AVE NE + 4TH ST DR PL 3-179 |
| Legal Subdivision | AA AND EE MCCOMB PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-14 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
475 8th Ave NE, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7164, HICKORY, NC 28603-7164 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 475 8th Ave NE was $21,186 with an additional exemption.
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 | $5,316,400 Land $636,300 Building $4,680,100 | ||
| 2025 | $21,186.00 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $5,316,400 Land $636,300 Building $4,680,100 | $5,316,400 Land $636,300 Building $4,680,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 475 8th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 475 8th Ave NE 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 |
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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 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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