Caldwell County property record for 5255 Whitewater Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.463 acres (20,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,024 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08120 8154 |
| Primary APN | 08120 8154 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,532 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,160 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 285 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 136682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5255 WHITEWATER DR |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1686 PG 937 YR 08 ST 330.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL FALLS ESTATES PHASE VIII |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 31302 |
5255 Whitewater Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5255 WHITEWATER DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9079 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1686 / 937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5255 Whitewater Dr was $2,024, down 21.3% 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 | $2,024.00 (-21.34%) | $335,500 (-) Land $23,300 Building $312,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,573.00 | $335,500 Land $23,300 Building $312,200 | $335,500 Land $23,300 Building $312,200 |
| 2023 | $204,400 (-) Land $23,300 Building $181,100 | $204,400 (-) Land $23,300 Building $181,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,465.00 | $204,400 Land $23,300 Building $181,100 | $204,400 Land $23,300 Building $181,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5255 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 5255 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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