Catawba County property record for 5245 Stephen Ln, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.32 acres (57,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $522 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2791-16-74-8614 |
| Primary APN | 2791-16-74-8614 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 57,499 sqft (1.32 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 370 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5245 STEPHEN LN |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8219 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 PL 17-226 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTOVER WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
5245 Stephen Ln, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 STEPHEN LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-8219 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3649 / 1036 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5245 STEPHEN LN, HICKORY, NC 28602-8219 |
| Document Number | 0033900019 |
| Book / Page | 003390 / 000019 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 501 ITALY ST NE VALDESE NC 286902435, VALDESE, NC 28690-2435 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 Stephen Ln was $13.
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 | $3,300 Land $3,300 | ||
| 2025 | $13.00 | ||
| 2023 | $15.00 | $3,300 Land $3,300 | $3,300 Land $3,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5245 Stephen Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 risk around 5245 Stephen Ln 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: 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 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 |
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