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$131,242$155 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $70,000 on Aug 20, 2020

1020 1ST ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
2
Beds
1
Baths
848 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$131K
$108K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$70,000 · Aug 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$395 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$99,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$92,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 172 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Viewmont Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Hickory City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28602These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,102
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.429 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,046
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1020 1st St Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Ridgeview
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Hickory 28602

What homes are worth in Hickory 28602

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$45K$703K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Hickory 28602.

How it measures up in Hickory 28602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28602.

Estimated value$131,242
CheaperTypical $206,697Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$155
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1020 1st St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgeviewHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,24266% of homes27% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15582% of homes51% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than848 ft²11% of homes6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac68% of homes16% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes6% of homes6% of homes

About 1020 1st St Sw

How much is 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC is $131,242 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $107,971 to $154,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Aug 20, 2020 for $70,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC?

1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 848 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC?

1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Grandview Middle School (middle), rated C; Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Viewmont Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,876 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 27% of them ($131,242 against a typical $206,697), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($155 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 6% of them (848 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1020 1st St Sw, Hickory, NC was $395. The county assessed it at $99,000.

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