Caldwell County property record for 5248 Whitewater Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.538 acres (23,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $103 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08120 8162 |
| Primary APN | 08120 8162 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 23,432 sqft (0.538 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 232 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Account Number | 125457 |
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| Street Address | 5248 WHITEWATER DR |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BK 1996 PG 1172 YR 2020 ST 40.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL FALLS |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 31302 |
5248 Whitewater Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6187 BARTLEY RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-8911 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010047437 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1996 / 1172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017840344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5248 WHITEWATER DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9079 |
| Document Number | 0010047437 |
| Book / Page | 001996 / 001172 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10047437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6187 BARTLEY RD HICKORY NC 286018911, HICKORY, NC 28601-8911 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5248 Whitewater Dr was $103, down 21.4% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103.00 (-21.37%) | $17,200 (-) Land $17,200 | |
| 2025 | $131.00 (+6.5%) | $17,200 Land $17,200 | $17,200 Land $17,200 |
| 2024 | $123.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,200 (-) Land $17,200 | $17,200 (-) Land $17,200 | |
| 2022 | $121.00 | $17,200 Land $17,200 | $17,200 Land $17,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5248 Whitewater Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 5248 Whitewater Dr is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CALDWELL COUNTY- ADDISON LANE serves 152 people · EPA ID NC1014001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY |
| Last State Inspection | May 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 | 4 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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