5242 Stephen Ln, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 5242 Stephen Ln, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.7 acres (30,492 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$174,000 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,219 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2791-16-74-9761`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2791-16-74-9761`
Alternative APN	`0062610`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,850 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,916 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	30,492 sqft (0.7 acres)
Lot Dimensions	242 ft deep x 123 ft wide
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	607 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	25 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	144 sqft
Gazebo	Gazebo

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5242 STEPHEN LN
City	HICKORY
State	NC
Zip	28602-8219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	LOT 30 PL 17-226
Legal Subdivision	WESTOVER WOODS
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Township / Civil Division	HICKORY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2038
Census Tract	11101

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5242 STEPHEN LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-8219
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201619636
Deed Book / Page	3371 / 949
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CATAWBA NC
Recording Date	Apr 15, 2021
Property Address	5242 STEPHEN LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-8219
Document Number	0036491036
Book / Page	3649 / 1036
Map Reference	MB 17 PG 226
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2021
Instrument	8801
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$522.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	101 LAKEVIEW PT, 101, WEST END, NC 27376

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5242 STEPHEN LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-8219

Mortgage

Document Number	8802
Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	8802

Lender

Name	FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	North Carolina
County	Catawba County
Unified School District	Catawba County Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$305,900 (-) Land $27,700 Building $278,200
2025	$1,219.00 (-15.46%)
2023	$1,442.00	$305,900 Land $27,700 Building $278,200	$305,900 Land $27,700 Building $278,200

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 · 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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2003)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2003 · 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.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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