Catawba County property record for 503 15th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 3.14 acres (136,778 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-20-91-0327 |
| Primary APN | 3702-20-91-0327 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 136,778 sqft (3.14 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 632 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 720 sqft |
| Canopy | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 503 15TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PLAT 70-21 |
| Legal Subdivision | DS DEITZ PROP |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
503 15th Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 15TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-9653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310934 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3816 / 943 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029980705 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 503 15TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-9653 |
| Document Number | 0038160943 |
| Book / Page | 3816 / 943 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 STARNES CIRCLE DR, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-7621 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 15TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-9653 |
| Document Number | 0000010935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10935 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0038160961 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3816/961 |
| Instrument | 10936 |
| Name | NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 15th Ave SE was $973, down 23.8% 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 | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,100 (-) Land $36,800 Building $207,300 | ||
| 2025 | $973.00 (-23.81%) | $244,100 Land $36,800 Building $207,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,277.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,277.00 (+110.73%) | $244,100 (+80.41%) Land $36,800 Building $207,300 | $244,100 (+80.41%) Land $36,800 Building $207,300 |
| 2022 | $606.00 | $135,300 Land $36,800 Building $98,500 | $135,300 Land $36,800 Building $98,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 15th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 503 15th Ave SE 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 | 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 117 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 |
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