Catawba County property record for 642 39th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3705-19-70-0647 |
| Primary APN | 3705-19-70-0647 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 642 39TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-8079 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 PL 32-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPTAINS COVE OF BOWMAN POINT |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
642 39th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 642 39TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8079 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 3, 2020 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202015870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3591 / 1329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035891045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 642 39TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8079 |
| Document Number | 0035911329 |
| Book / Page | 3591 / 1329 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 149 LAURELWPOD DRIVE, 149, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 39TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8079 |
| Document Number | 15871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15871 |
| Name | ALCOVA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 642 39TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-8079 |
| Document Number | 0035891045 |
| Book / Page | 003589 / 001045 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15101 |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 11157 HICKORY NC 286034657, HICKORY, NC 28603-4657 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 642 39th Ave NW was $1,538, down 23.9% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Hickory City Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $385,900 (-) Land $37,000 Building $348,900 | ||
| 2025 | $1,538.00 (-23.86%) | $385,900 Land $37,000 Building $348,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,020.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,020.00 | $385,900 Land $37,000 Building $348,900 | $385,900 Land $37,000 Building $348,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 642 39th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 642 39th Ave NW 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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: 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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