Catawba County property record for 97 18th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $1,460 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3703-07-68-3872 |
| Primary APN | 3703-07-68-3872 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,040 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 224 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 278 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 97 18TH AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28601-1822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 97 18TH AVE NW PL 8-31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHUFORD MILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
97 18th Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1978.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 18TH AVE NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-1822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1171 / 405 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 18th Ave NW was $1,460.
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 | $366,300 Land $41,100 Building $325,200 | ||
| 2025 | $1,460.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,126.00 | $366,300 Land $41,100 Building $325,200 | $366,300 Land $41,100 Building $325,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 18th Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 8 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
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 97 18th Ave NW 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 98% of the US · lower than 99% 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 172 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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