Catawba County property record for 829 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,520 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $567 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3713-17-02-8012 |
| Primary APN | 3713-17-02-8012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 498 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 829 8TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-4081 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 829 8TH AVE NE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
829 8th Ave NE, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 8TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-4081 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20077497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2823 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 829 8th Ave NE was $567, 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 | $142,200 (-) Land $54,100 Building $88,100 | ||
| 2025 | $567.00 (-53.26%) | $142,200 Land $54,100 Building $88,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,213.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,213.00 | $142,200 Land $54,100 Building $88,100 | $142,200 Land $54,100 Building $88,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 8th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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 829 8th Ave NE 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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