Burke County property record for 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,233 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,694 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2774614637 |
| Primary APN | 2774614637 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,233 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 597 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 520 CAROLINA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-7181 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | GENERAL BU |
| Legal Description | 520 CAROLINA AVE HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
520 Carolina Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 MAIN AVE E, HILDEBRAN, NC 28637-8004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021010849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Carolina Ave was $2,694.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,694.00 | $399,124 (-) Land $79,594 Building $319,530 | $399,124 (-) Land $79,594 Building $319,530 |
| 2025 | $2,694.00 | $399,124 Land $79,594 Building $319,530 | $399,124 Land $79,594 Building $319,530 |
| 2023 | $2,714.00 | $399,124 Land $79,594 Building $319,530 | $399,124 Land $79,594 Building $319,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Carolina Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 Carolina Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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