520 5th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 520 5th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$898 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3702-12-86-7626

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3702-12-86-7626
Alternative APN
  • 0028842

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,196 sqft
Basement Area546 sqft
Finished Basement546 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions146 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Patio Area115 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address520 5TH AVE SE
CityHICKORY
StateNC
Zip28602-3815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-4
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 BLOCK 7 PLAT 1-23
Legal SubdivisionMAP OF KENWORTH
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionHICKORY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract10900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Kenworth Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 2005 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 05000435

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address520 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 20, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STATE EMPLOYEES CU
Mar 10, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20254287
Deed Book / Page3927 / 1200
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateDec 20, 2019
Property Address520 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815
Document Number0035451406
Book / Page03545 / 1406
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 23
Instrument DateDec 20, 2019
Instrument22936
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$334.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address86 BROWNING DR, 86, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681-6642

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address520 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815

Mortgage

Document Number22937
DateDec 20, 2019
Instrument22937
Lender
NameSTATE EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.37%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change Frequency5 Years
Index5-Year CMT
Margin2

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateMar 10, 2017
Property Address520 5TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815
Document Number0033890547
Book / Page003389 / 000547
Instrument DateMar 10, 2017
Instrument4242
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$262.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address520 5TH AVE SE HICKORY NC 286023815, HICKORY, NC 28602-3815

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba County
MunicipalityHickory City
Unified School DistrictHickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$225,400 (-) Land $8,700 Building $216,700
2025$898.00 (-53.3%)$225,400 (-) Land $8,700 Building $216,700
2024$1,923.00
2023$1,923.00$225,400 Land $8,700 Building $216,700$225,400 Land $8,700 Building $216,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCITY OF HICKORY
serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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