Catawba County property record for 481 14th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Jan 2024 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3713-09-06-1725 |
| Primary APN | 3713-09-06-1725 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 334 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 14TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-2039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 59-60 & PT 58 BLOCK B PLAT 2-67 |
| Legal Subdivision | D E YOUNT |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 59-60 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
481 14th Ave NE is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1750, HICKORY, NC 28603-1750 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| May 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Transfer US MTG/NC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241265 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3852 / 243 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035580163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 481 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0038520224 |
| Book / Page | 3852 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2531 17TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7608 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 481 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0038520243 |
| Book / Page | 3852 / 243 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, INVESTORS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2531 17TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7608 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1750, HICKORY, NC 28603-1750 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 481 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0036541081 |
| Book / Page | 3654 / 1081 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2531 17TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-7608 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 481 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0035580163 |
| Book / Page | 003558 / 000163 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 481 14TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 286012039, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 481 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0035251768 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 14TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 286012039, HICKORY, NC 28601-2039 |
| Document Number | 0035251768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003525/001768 |
| Instrument | 15690 |
| Name | US MTG/NC |
|---|---|
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 9, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 14th Ave NE was $711, down 57.8% 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 | $178,500 (-) Land $15,900 Building $162,600 | ||
| 2025 | $711.00 (-57.75%) | $178,500 Land $15,900 Building $162,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,683.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,683.00 | $197,200 Land $15,900 Building $181,300 | $178,500 Land $15,900 Building $162,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 14th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 481 14th Ave NE 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 193 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 |
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