Catawba County property record for 5045 Old River Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,639 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2791-08-98-8662 |
| Primary APN | 2791-08-98-8662 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,046 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5045 OLD RIVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9479 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 80 OLD RIVER FALLS PLAT 46-93 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD RIVER FALLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
5045 Old River Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5045 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9479 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2329 / 1303 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032251756 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5045 Old River Dr was $1,639, 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 | $411,300 (-) Land $20,900 Building $390,400 | ||
| 2025 | $1,639.00 (-53.3%) | $411,300 Land $20,900 Building $390,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,510.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,510.00 | $411,300 Land $20,900 Building $390,400 | $411,300 Land $20,900 Building $390,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5045 Old River Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 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 5045 Old River Dr 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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