Catawba County property record for 960 26th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3723-17-21-1314 |
| Primary APN | 3723-17-21-1314 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 218 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 960 26TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-3058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 48 PINE VALLEY PL 14-48 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE VALLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10304 |
960 26th St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 960 26TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-3058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201713820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3412 / 1601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029781562 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Property Address | 960 26TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-3058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0036850298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3685/298 |
| Instrument | 21620 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 960 26TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-3058 |
| Document Number | 0034121601 |
| Book / Page | 03412 / 1601 |
| Map Reference | MB14 PG48 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Instrument | 13820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1133, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630-2133 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 960 26TH ST NE, HICKORY, NC 28601-3058 |
| Document Number | 13821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13821 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 960 26th St NE was $936, down 23.7% from the year before.
Source: Catawba County assessment roll, as of August 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba County |
| Unified School District | Catawba County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $235,000 (-) Land $14,800 Building $220,200 | ||
| 2025 | $936.00 (-23.72%) | $235,000 Land $14,800 Building $220,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,227.00 (+3.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,180.00 | $235,000 Land $14,800 Building $220,200 | $235,000 Land $14,800 Building $220,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 960 26th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| 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 960 26th St 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ripple Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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