Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
CondominiumResidential
$469,392$247 / 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 88How 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 $134,000 on Dec 3, 2009

1040 1ST ST NE

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,902 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$469K
$415K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$134,000 · Dec 3, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,072 (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.$269,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$269,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 272 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Oakwood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Northview Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Hickory City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28601These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.54,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,149
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1040 1st St Ne 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 more than 83% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Catawba County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Catawba County

What homes are worth in Hickory 28601

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

This home
$72K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Hickory 28601.

How it measures up in Hickory 28601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28601.

Estimated value$469,392
CheaperTypical $288,838Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$247
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 1040 1st St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$469,39278% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24785% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²63% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than198763% of homes57% of homes

About 1040 1st St Ne

How much is 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC is $469,392 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $414,756 to $524,029. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC last sell?

1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC last sold on Dec 3, 2009 for $134,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC?

1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,902 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC built?

1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC?

1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Oakwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Northview Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,808 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 78% of them ($469,392 against a typical $288,838), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($247 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1987 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 83% 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 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 1st St Ne, Hickory, NC was $1,072. The county assessed it at $269,000.

More homes on 1st St Ne

Closest homes

More homes in Hickory 28601

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1040 1st St Ne on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map