Catawba County property record for 556 4th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-14-42-5575 |
| Primary APN | 3703-14-42-5575 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 348 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 556 4TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-3604 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 556-4 ST NW-CEMETERY |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Oakwood Historic District listed 1986 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 86000687 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
556 4th St NW, vacant land, is owned by a company.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 398, HICKORY, NC 28603-0398 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 4th St NW was $18.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Municipality | Hickory City |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,500 (-) Land $4,500 | ||
| 2025 | $18.00 | $4,500 Land $4,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,500 Land $4,500 | $4,500 Land $4,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 556 4th St NW 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 September 1, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2013–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 556 4th St NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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