Catawba County property record for 4960 Old River Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,871 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,347 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3701-05-08-6788 |
| Primary APN | 3701-05-08-6788 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,871 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 859 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 65 PLAT 51-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD RIVER FALLS SECTION 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
4960 Old River Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| May 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20198731 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3507 / 1761 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9478 |
| Document Number | 0035621102 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR HICKORY NC 286029478, HICKORY, NC 28602-9478 |
| Document Number | 0035621102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003562/001102 |
| Instrument | 5821 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9478 |
| Document Number | 0035071761 |
| Book / Page | 03507 / 1761 |
| Map Reference | MB 49 PG 89 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 08731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2600 KNOLL RIDGE CT, 2600, HICKORY, NC 28602-9489 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4960 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9478 |
| Document Number | 8732 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 08732 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4960 Old River Dr was $1,347, 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 | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $338,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $318,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,347.00 (-53.29%) | $338,000 Land $19,600 Building $318,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,884.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,884.00 | $338,000 Land $19,600 Building $318,400 | $338,000 Land $19,600 Building $318,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4960 Old River Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 4960 Old River Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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