Catawba County property record for 717 5th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3702-12-86-6176 |
| Primary APN | 3702-12-86-6176 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,976 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Canopy | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 717 5TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-3908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5-7 5-7 PL 7-10 W M HAWN PL 7-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | W M HAWN ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
717 5th St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1989.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 5TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LOCAL GOVERMENT FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1793 / 1365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 717 5TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0036471056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3647/1056 |
| Instrument | 8003 |
| Name | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASBURY, NJ 8802 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 717 5TH ST SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-3908 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0034200575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 03420/0575 |
| Instrument | 16847 |
| Name | LOCAL GOVERMENT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 5th St SE was $661, 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 | $165,900 (-) Land $6,700 Building $159,200 | ||
| 2025 | $661.00 (-53.29%) | $165,900 Land $6,700 Building $159,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,415.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,415.00 | $165,900 Land $6,700 Building $159,200 | $165,900 Land $6,700 Building $159,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 5th 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 717 5th 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 214 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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