Caldwell County property record for 5557 Clearlake Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,919 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,380 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08123 1 18 |
| Primary APN | 08123 1 18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,919 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,013 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,919 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,380 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 230 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 179537 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5557 CLEARLAKE DR |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9485 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 2101 PG 256 YR 24 ST 4.00 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
5557 Clearlake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5557 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9485 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202410092151 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2101 / 256 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021010256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5557 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9485 |
| Document Number | 0021010256 |
| Book / Page | 2101 / 256 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 10092151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5557 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9485 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 497 CEDAR RIDGE RD, TODD, NC 28684-9646 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5557 Clearlake Dr was $2,089, 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 | $2,089.00 (-4.83%) | $346,300 (-) Land $26,400 Building $319,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,195.00 (+64.91%) | $346,300 Land $26,400 Building $319,900 | $346,300 Land $26,400 Building $319,900 |
| 2024 | $1,331.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $155,400 | $181,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $155,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,305.00 | $181,800 Land $26,400 Building $155,400 | $181,800 Land $26,400 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5557 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 5557 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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