Catawba County property record for 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2790-06-39-6534 |
| Primary APN | 2790-06-39-6534 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5657 STEELE ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-5573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 56 PL 14-12 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE PL 14-12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 11801 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5657 STEELE ST, HICKORY, NC 28602-5573 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038461565 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,700 (-) Land $11,600 Building $143,100 | ||
| 2025 | $616.00 (+64.71%) | $154,700 (-) Land $11,600 Building $143,100 | |
| 2024 | $374.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $364.00 | $154,700 Land $11,600 Building $143,100 | $154,700 Land $11,600 Building $143,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2008 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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