Caldwell County property record for 5617 Clearlake Dr, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,373 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,441 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,286 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08123 1 49 |
| Primary APN | 08123 1 49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,373 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,921 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 942 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 942 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 | 17,441 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 174029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5617 CLEARLAKE DR |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 2049 PG 427 YR 22 ST 0.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGO L MAY & BARBARA L MAY |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | LOVELADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
5617 Clearlake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5617 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020490427 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5617 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9415 |
| Document Number | 0020490427 |
| Book / Page | 2049 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10069127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5617 CLEARLAKE DR, HICKORY, NC 28601-9415 |
| Document Number | 0010069128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10069128 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5617 Clearlake Dr was $2,286, 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 | $2,286.00 (-4.83%) | $379,300 (-) Land $25,000 Building $354,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,402.00 (+59.5%) | $379,300 Land $25,000 Building $354,300 | $379,300 Land $25,000 Building $354,300 |
| 2024 | $1,506.00 | ||
| 2023 | $206,100 (-) Land $25,000 Building $181,100 | $206,100 (-) Land $25,000 Building $181,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,476.00 | $206,100 Land $25,000 Building $181,100 | $206,100 Land $25,000 Building $181,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5617 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 5617 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 |
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