Burke County property record for 5487 Royal St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,010 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2770150231 |
| Primary APN | 2770150231 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,793 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5487 ROYAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5487 ROYAL ST HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESNUT HILL MAP 32 ICARD #2 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 21203 |
5487 Royal St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2011.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5487 ROYAL ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-8708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019770500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5487 Royal St was $1,010, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,010.00 (+0.3%) | $288,374 (-) Land $14,604 Building $273,770 | $288,374 (-) Land $14,604 Building $273,770 |
| 2025 | $1,007.00 | $288,374 Land $14,604 Building $273,770 | $288,374 Land $14,604 Building $273,770 |
| 2023 | $1,014.00 | $288,374 Land $14,604 Building $273,770 | $288,374 Land $14,604 Building $273,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5487 Royal St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| 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 5487 Royal St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves 5,207 people · EPA ID NC0112075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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