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$192,010$192 / 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 84How 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 $180,000 on Jun 20, 2023

159 18TH ST NW

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$192K
$161K low$223K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Jun 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$634 (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.$159,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,200

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.0.20
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
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.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 · 168 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 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%

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How this home compares

159 18th St Nw 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 West Hickory / Westmont
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in West Hickory / Westmont
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Catawba County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in West Hickory / Westmont

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
$69K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 23% 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$192,010
CheaperTypical $289,108Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 159 18th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hickory / WestmontHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,01083% of homes23% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19293% of homes58% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²28% of homes9% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac21% of homes12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than196879% of homes38% of homes35% of homes

About 159 18th St Nw

How much is 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC is $192,010 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $161,214 to $222,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC last sell?

159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 20, 2023 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC?

159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC built?

159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC?

159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Southwest Primary School (elementary); Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Grandview 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 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,810 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 23% of them ($192,010 against a typical $289,108), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($192 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1968 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 33% 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 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 18th St Nw, Hickory, NC was $634. The county assessed it at $159,200.

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