Catawba County property record for 5438 Old Shelby Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 17.8 acres (775,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Assignment |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2669-04-73-9651 |
| Primary APN | 2669-04-73-9651 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 775,804 sqft (17.8 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Street Address | 5438 OLD SHELBY RD |
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| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PLAT 78-64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BANDY'S |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 11101 |
5438 Old Shelby Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2013.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1849 CAMP CREEK RD, HICKORY, NC 28602-8651 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Assignment of Lease, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 1978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1780 / 200 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032150109 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5438 OLD SHELBY RD, HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Document Number | 0000012135 |
| Book / Page | 4028 / 11 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TOWER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000012135, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Book Page | 4028/11 |
| Instrument | 202612135 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.06% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Assignment of Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5438 OLD SHELBY RD, HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Document Number | 0037321224 |
| Book / Page | 3732 / 1224 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 VERIZON WAY, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 SIGNAL MOUNTAIN RD # B, B, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405-1914 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5438 Old Shelby Rd was $1,362, down 15.1% from the year before.
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 | $341,700 (-) Land $7,100 Building $334,600 | ||
| 2025 | $1,362.00 (-15.09%) | $341,700 Land $7,100 Building $334,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,604.00 (+3.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,546.00 | $322,400 | $448,800 Land $114,200 Building $334,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5438 Old Shelby Rd 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 5438 Old Shelby Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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