Catawba County property record for 501 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-20-80-2786 |
| Primary APN | 3703-20-80-2786 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 366 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 496 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 3RD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-5134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 PL 3-14 |
| Legal Subdivision | H E AND D M MCCOMB PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
501 3rd Ave NE is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3109 AVONDALE CT, RALEIGH, NC 27613-4303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20165132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3335 / 1115 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033351115 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 3rd Ave NE was $874, 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 | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,200 (-) Land $53,900 Building $165,300 | ||
| 2025 | $874.00 (-53.26%) | $219,200 Land $53,900 Building $165,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,870.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,870.00 | $219,200 Land $53,900 Building $165,300 | $219,200 Land $53,900 Building $165,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 3rd Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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.
The area around 501 3rd Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Metronet.
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