Caldwell County property record for 526 Hickory St, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $938 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 3 1 29 |
| Primary APN | 03 3 1 29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,458 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,500 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 438 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181512 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 HICKORY ST |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-2457 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 2093 PG 1929 YR 2023 ST 0.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES C SHORE |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
526 Hickory St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 HICKORY ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2457 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CERTAINTY HM LNS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201910037192 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1972 / 1286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020931929 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 526 HICKORY ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2457 |
| Document Number | 0020931929 |
| Book / Page | 2093 / 1929 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 10088956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 HICKORY ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2457 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 526 HICKORY ST, HUDSON, NC 28638-2457 |
| Document Number | 0010037192 |
| Book / Page | 001972 / 001286 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10037192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 526 HICKORY ST HUDSON NC 286382457, HUDSON, NC 28638-2457 |
| Document Number | 10037193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 001972/001289 |
| Instrument | 10037193 |
| Name | CERTAINTY HM LNS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PLANO, TX 75093 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Hickory St was $938, down 20.6% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Hudson Town |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $938.00 (-20.64%) | $149,200 (-) Land $8,400 Building $140,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,182.00 (+74.08%) | $149,200 Land $8,400 Building $140,800 | $149,200 Land $8,400 Building $140,800 |
| 2024 | $679.00 | ||
| 2023 | $84,800 (-) Land $8,400 Building $76,400 | $84,800 (-) Land $8,400 Building $76,400 | |
| 2022 | $665.00 | $84,800 Land $8,400 Building $76,400 | $84,800 Land $8,400 Building $76,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Hickory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 526 Hickory St 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 | 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 | CITY OF LENOIR serves 26,388 people · EPA ID NC0114010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 138 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 · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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