Catawba County property record for 604 1st St SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-11-66-3896 |
| Primary APN | 3702-11-66-3896 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 604 1ST ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4-5 PL 6-11 |
| Legal Subdivision | R A SIGMON |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
604 1st St SE is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3605, HICKORY, NC 28603-3605 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201113745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3088 / 310 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029431171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 604 1st St SE was $605, down 53.2% 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 | $151,700 (-) Land $6,400 Building $145,300 | ||
| 2025 | $605.00 (-53.25%) | $151,700 Land $6,400 Building $145,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,294.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,294.00 | $151,700 Land $6,400 Building $145,300 | $151,700 Land $6,400 Building $145,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 1st St SE 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 |
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 604 1st St SE 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 238 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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