Catawba County property record for 597 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,779 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Aug 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3713-13-04-8867 |
| Primary APN | 3713-13-04-8867 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,779 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 597 12TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 23-25 597 12TH AVE NE PL UNRE-UNRE |
| Legal Subdivision | O V YOUNT |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-25 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10404 |
597 12th Ave NE is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4761 GLEN HOLLOW LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8737 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202523638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3984 / 1975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 597 12TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2703 |
| Document Number | 0039841975 |
| Book / Page | 3984 / 1975 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 23638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $684.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1409 WOODLINE DR, RALEIGH, NC 27603-8756 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4761 GLEN HOLLOW LN NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-8737 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 597 12TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0037641629 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3764/1629 |
| Instrument | 18677 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 597 12TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2703 |
| Document Number | 0035811311 |
| Book / Page | 3581 / 1311 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $498.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 SWEET LN, 203, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792-8211 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 597 12TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-2703 |
| Document Number | 12413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12413 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 597 12th Ave NE was $1,106, down 53.3% from the year before.
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 | $277,600 (-) Land $16,000 Building $261,600 | ||
| 2025 | $1,106.00 (-53.31%) | $277,600 Land $16,000 Building $261,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,369.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,369.00 | $277,600 Land $16,000 Building $261,600 | $277,600 Land $16,000 Building $261,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 12th Ave NE 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 597 12th Ave NE 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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