Catawba County property record for 5200 Ruth Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $57 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2791-20-81-3491 |
| Primary APN | 2791-20-81-3491 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5200 RUTH DR |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9451 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 PLAT 82-51 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAPPY DELL ACRES REVISED |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5187 RUTH DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9450 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212463 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3631 / 1347 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5200 RUTH DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9451 |
| Document Number | 0036311347 |
| Book / Page | 3631 / 1347 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5116 GREENVILLE LOOP RD, 5116, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-2010 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5187 RUTH DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9450 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,400 (-) Land $14,400 | ||
| 2025 | $57.00 (-17.39%) | $14,400 (-) Land $14,400 | |
| 2024 | $69.00 (+2.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $67.00 | $14,400 Land $14,400 | $14,400 Land $14,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2005–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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.
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 | 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 |
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| 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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