Catawba County property record for 489 26th Ave NE, Unit C, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,982 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $408,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,379 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3714-17-11-2425 |
| Primary APN | 3714-17-11-2425 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,982 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 113 sqft |
| Patio Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 489 26TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | LOT 489-C PLAT 64-132 |
| Legal Subdivision | ABINGDON SENIOR HOUSING PH 9 |
| Legal Phase | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 489-C |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10403 |
489 26th Ave NE, Unit C, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 26TH AVE NE, C, HICKORY, NC 28601-1970 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202515772 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3961 / 861 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 26th Ave NE, Unit C was $1,379.
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 | $346,000 Land $29,000 Building $317,000 | ||
| 2025 | $1,379.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,953.00 | $346,000 Land $29,000 Building $317,000 | $346,000 Land $29,000 Building $317,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 26th Ave NE, Unit C in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| 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 489 26th Ave NE, Unit C 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 183 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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