Catawba County property record for 656 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $664 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-08-98-4775 |
| Primary APN | 3702-08-98-4775 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 1ST AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 & PT 12 PLAT 6-99 |
| Legal Subdivision | DR P M SMITH |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0037730807 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 656 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3811 |
| Document Number | 0037730807 |
| Book / Page | 3773 / 807 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3811 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 603 29TH AVE NE APT 208, 208, HICKORY, NC 28601-1134 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 656 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3811 |
| Document Number | 0037730807 |
| Book / Page | 3773 / 807 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 1ST AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3811 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 603 29TH AVE NE APT 208, 208, HICKORY, NC 28601-1134 |
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 | $166,700 (-) Land $5,000 Building $161,700 | ||
| 2025 | $664.00 (-53.31%) | $166,700 (-) Land $5,000 Building $161,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,422.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,422.00 | $166,700 Land $5,000 Building $161,700 | $166,700 Land $5,000 Building $161,700 |
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 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.
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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