Catawba County property record for 522 3rd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer May 2019 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-06-38-4594 |
| Primary APN | 3702-06-38-4594 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 522 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-2803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14-16 PLAT 1-37 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF HICKORY PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 RHODODENDRON PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1930 / 1078 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038130237 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 522 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Number | 0038130237 |
| Book / Page | 3813 / 237 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 9648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 CEDARCLIFF CIR # 42, 42, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-9541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 RHODODENDRON PL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805-1131 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 522 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035051672 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 03505/1672 |
| Instrument | 07883 |
| Name | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 522 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Number | 0035141222 |
| Book / Page | 003514 / 001222 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 522 3RD AVE SW HICKORY NC 286022803, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 522 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Number | 0034981787 |
| Book / Page | 003498 / 001787 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4996 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 522 3RD AVE SW HICKORY NC 286022803, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 522 3RD AVE SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
| Document Number | 0034170576 |
| Book / Page | 003417 / 000576 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 15649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 522 3RD AVE SW HICKORY NC 286022803, HICKORY, NC 28602-2803 |
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 | $170,200 (-) Land $8,700 Building $161,500 | ||
| 2025 | $678.00 (-53.31%) | $170,200 (-) Land $8,700 Building $161,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,452.00 | $170,200 Land $8,700 Building $161,500 | $170,200 Land $8,700 Building $161,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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 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 240 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 |
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