5053 Old River Dr, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 5053 Old River Dr, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$262,500 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$1,571 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2791-08-98-7599`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2791-08-98-7599`
Alternative APN	`0602952`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	4,304 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions	159 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	544 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	256 sqft
Patio Area	448 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5053 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 81 PL 46-93
Legal Subdivision	OLD RIVER FALLS
Legal Lot Number	81
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2032
Census Tract	11101

Owner

5053 Old River Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.

Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5053 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9479
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 27, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201418905
Deed Book / Page	3268 / 979
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 1, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0029021741
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Property Address	5053 OLD RIVER DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9479
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0034160121
Date	Sep 1, 2017
Book Page	03416/0121
Instrument	15146

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5053 Old River Dr was $1,571, down 53.3% from the year before.

Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Municipality	Hickory City
Unified School District	Catawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$394,300 (-) Land $20,900 Building $373,400
2025	$1,571.00 (-53.31%)	$394,300 Land $20,900 Building $373,400
2024	$3,365.00
2023	$3,365.00	$394,300 Land $20,900 Building $373,400	$394,300 Land $20,900 Building $373,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5053 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

Wildfire risk around 5053 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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