Caldwell County property record for 5556 Clearlake Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,406 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08123 1 20 |
| Primary APN | 08123 1 20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,499 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 747 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 752 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 142590 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5556 CLEARLAKE DR |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1765 PG 658 YR 11 AFFIDAVIT |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH LAKES |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
5556 Clearlake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5556 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9485 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5556 Clearlake Dr was $1,406, down 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,406.00 (-4.81%) | $421,300 (-) Land $101,400 Building $319,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,477.00 | $421,300 Land $101,400 Building $319,900 | $421,300 Land $101,400 Building $319,900 |
| 2023 | $258,300 (-) Land $101,400 Building $156,900 | $258,300 (-) Land $101,400 Building $156,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,845.00 | $258,300 Land $101,400 Building $156,900 | $258,300 Land $101,400 Building $156,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5556 Clearlake Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 5556 Clearlake Dr is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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