Catawba County property record for 980 3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Manufacturing (Light) |
|---|---|
| Details | 42,980 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 4.56 acres (198,634 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,272 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3712-05-17-6757 |
| Primary APN | 3712-05-17-6757 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 42,980 sqft Total Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 198,634 sqft (4.56 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Utility Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 980 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-4009 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Manufacturing (Light) |
| Local Zoning Code | IND |
| Legal Description | 980 3RD AVE SE |
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
980 3rd Ave SE, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2024.
Source: Catawba County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1207 PRINCETON AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1429 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3866 / 1512 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CATAWBA NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 980 3RD AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602-4009 |
| Document Number | 0038661512 |
| Book / Page | 3866 / 1512 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 43RD AVENUE DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601-9085 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1207 PRINCETON AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1429 |
| Document Number | 0000006682 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6682 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0038661552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3866/1552 |
| Instrument | 6685 |
| Name | JOHN L MURTAGH ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 151 43RD AVENUE DR NW, HICKORY, NC 28601 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2064 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 980 3rd Ave SE was $5,272, 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 | $1,322,900 (-) Land $158,500 Building $1,164,400 | ||
| 2025 | $5,272.00 (-53.3%) | $1,322,900 Land $158,500 Building $1,164,400 | |
| 2024 | $11,290.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,290.00 | $1,322,900 Land $158,500 Building $1,164,400 | $1,322,900 Land $158,500 Building $1,164,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 980 3rd Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 980 3rd Ave SE 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 110 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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