Alexander County property record for 686 Heritage Farm Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0304105 17887 |
| Primary APN | 0304105 17887 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 304105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 HERITAGE FARM RD |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-9347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA20 |
| Legal Description | MAP 3716 SUBMAP 86 BLOCK 8142 (PIN) LOT 9 FOREST OAKS B11C 0162 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST OAKS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 8142 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WITTENBURG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
686 Heritage Farm Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Alexander County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 HERITAGE FARM RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-9347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Property Address | 686 HERITAGE FARM RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-9347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006440084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 644/84 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 686 Heritage Farm Rd was $970, down 7.1% from the year before.
Source: Alexander County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alexander County |
| Unified School District | Alexander County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $970.00 (-7.09%) | $147,099 (-) Land $17,600 Building $129,499 | |
| 2025 | $1,044.00 | $147,099 Land $17,600 Building $129,499 | |
| 2023 | $1,225.00 | $147,099 Land $17,600 Building $129,499 | $147,099 Land $17,600 Building $129,499 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Heritage Farm Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 2025 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 |
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 686 Heritage Farm Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 | FIVE OAKS S/D private · serves 99 people · EPA ID NC0102127 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST |
| 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 | 1 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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