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$120,236$107 / 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 80How 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 $66,000 on Aug 1, 2018

1068 15TH ST NE

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
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.

Valuation

$120K
$96K low$145K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,000 · Aug 1, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$577 (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.$144,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,800

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1972
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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
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 · 144 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

E
St. Stephens Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.0 mi
H
St. Stephens High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Arndt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Catawba County 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%

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How this home compares

1068 15th 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 less than 93% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Highland
  • Older than 97% of homes in Hickory 28601

What homes are worth in Hickory 28601

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

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$72K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 7% 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$120,236
CheaperTypical $289,707Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 1068 15th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$120,23613% of homes7% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10719% of homes7% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²40% of homes15% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac74% of homes36% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than19267% of homes3% of homes7% of homes

About 1068 15th St Ne

How much is 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC is $120,236 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $95,701 to $144,771. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC last sell?

1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC last sold on Aug 1, 2018 for $66,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC?

1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC built?

1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC?

1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC is assigned to St. Stephens Elementary School (elementary), rated D; St. Stephens High School (high), rated B-; Arndt Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,808 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 7% of them ($120,236 against a typical $289,707), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($107 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1926 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 15% 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 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1068 15th St Ne, Hickory, NC was $577. The county assessed it at $144,800.

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