Burke County property record for 79 40th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $213 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2782685213 |
| Primary APN | 2782685213 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 40TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-5537 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 DIST - |
| Legal Description | 79 40TH ST NW HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWBROOK |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
79 40th St NW is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 27TH ST SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-1926 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202524012189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2786 / 234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 40th St NW was $213, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Municipality | Long View Town |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $213.00 (+0.95%) | $20,460 (-) Land $13,572 Building $6,888 | $20,460 (-) Land $13,572 Building $6,888 |
| 2025 | $211.00 | $20,460 Land $13,572 Building $6,888 | $20,460 Land $13,572 Building $6,888 |
| 2023 | $214.00 | $20,460 Land $13,572 Building $6,888 | $20,460 Land $13,572 Building $6,888 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 79 40th St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 79 40th St NW 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ICARD TOWNSHIP WATER CORP private · serves 7,821 people · EPA ID NC0112060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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