494 14th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 494 14th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$175,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$870 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3713-09-06-3525`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3713-09-06-3525`
Alternative APN	`0039850`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,188 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,376 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Lot Dimensions	151 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	214 sqft
Patio Area	302 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	494 14TH AVE NE
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28601-2040
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Description	LOT 17-20 PL 2-67
Legal Subdivision	D E YOUNT
Legal Lot Number	17-20
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1027
Census Tract	10402

Owner

494 14th Ave NE is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	863 WYNNSHIRE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-7346
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211987
Deed Book / Page	3630 / 650
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2021
Property Address	494 14TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2040
Document Number	0036300650
Book / Page	003630 / 000650
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	1987
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 26, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$350.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	494 14TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 286012040, HICKORY, NC 28601-2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 14th Ave NE was $870, down 53.3% from the year before.

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		$218,300 (-) Land $17,400 Building $200,900
2025	$870.00 (-53.3%)	$218,300 Land $17,400 Building $200,900
2024	$1,863.00
2023	$1,863.00	$218,300 Land $17,400 Building $200,900	$218,300 Land $17,400 Building $200,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 494 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

Wildfire risk around 494 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.

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 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