Burke County property record for 5494 Chestnut Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,609 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2760949973 |
| Primary APN | 2760949973 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-8659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 5494 CHESTNUT DR HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILLS SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 21203 |
5494 Chestnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8659 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2753 / 206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8659 |
| Document Number | 0026460252 |
| Book / Page | 2646 / 252 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021025851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $479.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1269 9TH ST NW, 1269, HICKORY, NC 28601-2417 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8659 |
| Document Number | 2021025852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2021025852 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8659 |
| Document Number | 0023660249 |
| Book / Page | 2366 / 0249 |
| Map Reference | MB5 PG18 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017019926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 272, RUTHERFORD COLLEGE, NC 28671-0272 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5494 CHESTNUT DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-8659 |
| Document Number | 0023660252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2366/0252 |
| Instrument | 2017019927 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5494 Chestnut Dr was $1,609, 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 | $1,609.00 (+0.31%) | $227,495 (-) Land $21,449 Building $206,046 | $227,495 (-) Land $21,449 Building $206,046 |
| 2025 | $1,604.00 | $227,495 Land $21,449 Building $206,046 | $227,495 Land $21,449 Building $206,046 |
| 2023 | $1,650.00 | $233,149 Land $21,449 Building $211,700 | $233,149 Land $21,449 Building $211,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5494 Chestnut Dr 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 5494 Chestnut Dr 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: 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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