Catawba County property record for 520 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-06-47-3900 |
| Primary APN | 3703-06-47-3900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 520 16TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-2466 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PL 21-18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
520 16th Ave NW, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 17TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1815 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 20153603 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3280 / 759 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 16th Ave NW was $159, down 53.2% 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 | $39,900 (-) Land $39,900 | ||
| 2025 | $159.00 (-53.24%) | $39,900 Land $39,900 | |
| 2024 | $340.00 | ||
| 2023 | $340.00 | $39,900 Land $39,900 | $39,900 Land $39,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 16th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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 520 16th Ave NW 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 139 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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