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526 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 Property Records

Catawba County property record for 526 Main Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Property Summary

Property TypeOffice Building
Details13,605 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size2.11 acres (91,912 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,045,000 (Dec 1986)
Tax Bill$3,967 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Aug 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3702-08-89-4834

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3702-08-89-4834
Alternative APN
  • 0023725

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area13,605 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Exterior MaterialBrick
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area91,912 sqft (2.11 acres)
Canopy342 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address526 MAIN AVE SE
CityHICKORY
StateNC
Zip28602-1103
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal Description526 MAIN AVE SE
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Township / Civil DivisionHICKORY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2059
Census Tract10501

Owner

526 Main Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 1986.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address526 MAIN AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1103
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 26, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 1, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BB&T COLLATERAL SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 1, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1482 / 642
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Recording DateJun 26, 2023
Property Address526 MAIN AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1103
Document Number0038170631
Book / Page3817 / 631
Instrument DateJun 26, 2023
Instrument11231
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address525 MAIN AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1103

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address526 MAIN AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1103

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCATAWBA NC
Property Address526 MAIN AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-1103
Document Number0034110323
Book / Page003411 / 000323
Instrument DateAug 1, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2017

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address106 2ND ST NW HICKORY NC 286016107, HICKORY, NC 28601-6107

Mortgage

Document Number0034110323
DateAug 2, 2017
Book Page003411/000323
Instrument13181
Lender
NameBB&T COLLATERAL SVCS
AddressWHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Main Ave SE was $3,967.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba County
MunicipalityHickory City
Unified School DistrictHickory City Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$995,400 Land $131,100 Building $864,300
2025$3,967.00
2023$8,495.00 (+17.45%)$995,400 (+65.49%) Land $131,100 Building $864,300$995,400 (+65.49%) Land $131,100 Building $864,300
2022$7,233.00$601,500 Land $90,200 Building $511,300$601,500 Land $90,200 Building $511,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 526 Main Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2013.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2013–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2020 · 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

The area around 526 Main Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF HICKORY
serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed, Metronet.

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