Catawba County property record for 4981 Wallace Cir, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3701-13-03-5212 |
| Primary APN | 3701-13-03-5212 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,744 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4981 WALLACE CIR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-5345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 113 113 PL14-150 OLDE WS PL 14-150 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLDE WELL SOUTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 113 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
4981 Wallace Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2000.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4981 WALLACE CIR, HICKORY, NC 28602-5345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1489 / 442 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 4981 WALLACE CIR, HICKORY, NC 28602-5345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4981 WALLACE CIR, HICKORY, NC 28602-5345 |
| Document Number | 0038161894 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3816/1894 |
| Instrument | 11092 |
| Name | FIRST HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4981 Wallace Cir was $1,129, down 17.6% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $283,200 (-) Land $15,800 Building $267,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,129.00 (-17.59%) | $283,200 Land $15,800 Building $267,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,370.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,335.00 | $283,200 Land $15,800 Building $267,400 | $283,200 Land $15,800 Building $267,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4981 Wallace Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2005–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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 4981 Wallace Cir is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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