Catawba County property record for 514 5th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $724 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-12-86-6647 |
| Primary APN | 3702-12-86-6647 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 508 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 514 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT PT 2 514 5TH AVE SE PL 1-23 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF KENWORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kenworth Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2005 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 05000435 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
514 5th Ave SE is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 7TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| May 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20058718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2652 / 472 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 514 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815 |
| Document Number | 0000010803 |
| Book / Page | 4024 / 352 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815 |
| Document Number | 0000010803, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4024/352 |
| Instrument | 202610803 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.58% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 514 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0035050691 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 03505/0691 |
| Instrument | 07698 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 514 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815 |
| Document Number | 0034950823 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE TITLE GROUP, ACCURATE TITLE GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 5TH AVE SE HICKORY NC 286023815, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815 |
| Document Number | 0034950823 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003495/000823 |
| Instrument | 3580 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611-5279 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 5th Ave SE was $724, 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 | $181,600 (-) Land $7,000 Building $174,600 | ||
| 2025 | $724.00 (-53.26%) | $181,600 Land $7,000 Building $174,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,549.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,549.00 | $181,600 Land $7,000 Building $174,600 | $181,600 Land $7,000 Building $174,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 5th 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 514 5th Ave SE is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 214 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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