Alexander County property record for 78 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,245 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0315921 04751 |
| Primary APN | 0315921 04751 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 315921 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 NORTHWEST RD |
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-6801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | MAP 3715 SUBMAP 38 BLOCK 2757 (PIN) 6BLK B SEC 3 LKMT B12A 0013 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEMONT PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2757,B |
| Jurisdiction | ALEXANDER NC |
| Township / Civil Division | WITTENBURG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
78 Northwest Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Alexander County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 NORTHWEST RD, HICKORY, NC 28601-6801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Northwest Rd was $1,245, down 7% 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 | $1,245.00 (-7.02%) | $188,660 (-) Land $25,850 Building $162,810 | |
| 2025 | $1,339.00 | $188,660 Land $25,850 Building $162,810 | |
| 2023 | $1,571.00 | $188,660 Land $25,850 Building $162,810 | $188,660 Land $25,850 Building $162,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Northwest 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · 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 78 Northwest Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | ALEXANDER CO WTR DIST serves 13,064 people · EPA ID NC0102020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HICKORY |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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 139 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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