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$226,169$201 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $34,000 on Jun 1, 1978

1291 WANDERING LN

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,125 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.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$226K
$204K low$248K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,000 · Jun 1, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$769 (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.$192,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,900

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.0.93
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 96 ft²Porch · 160 ft²

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

E
Lyle Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.4 mi
H
Bunker Hill High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.9 mi
M
River Bend Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.1 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

1291 Wandering Ln 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 67% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Catawba County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% 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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$71K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 33% 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$226,169
CheaperTypical $289,511Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 1291 Wandering Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$226,16933% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20164% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²16% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac85% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197346% of homes41% of homes

About 1291 Wandering Ln

How much is 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC is $226,169 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $204,283 to $248,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC last sell?

1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1978 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC?

1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC built?

1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC?

1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC is assigned to Lyle Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Bunker Hill High School (high), rated C; River Bend Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,805 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 33% of them ($226,169 against a typical $289,511), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($201 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1973 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 43% 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 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1291 Wandering Ln, Hickory, NC was $769. The county assessed it at $192,900.

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