Catawba County property record for 549 15th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $708 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-20-91-6570 |
| Primary APN | 3702-20-91-6570 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 336 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 463 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 549 15TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-9653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 88-91 & PT 549 15TH AVE SE PL 7-80 |
| Legal Subdivision | D S DIETZ PROPERTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 88-91 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 11102 |
549 15th Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2005.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 15TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-9653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026900970 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 549 15th Ave SE was $708, down 23.9% 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 | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,700 (-) Land $14,400 Building $163,300 | ||
| 2025 | $708.00 (-23.87%) | $177,700 Land $14,400 Building $163,300 | |
| 2024 | $930.00 | ||
| 2023 | $930.00 | $177,700 Land $14,400 Building $163,300 | $177,700 Land $14,400 Building $163,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 549 15th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2026
| 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 549 15th Ave SE 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 HICKORY serves 71,393 people · EPA ID NC0118010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 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 | 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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