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$471,134$294 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on Jun 28, 2024

181 CASCADES DR

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,600 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$471K
$403K low$539K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Jun 28, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,392 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$345,106 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,212
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$324,894
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$345,106
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$345,106

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
West Alexander Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 mi

District: Alexander 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

181 Cascades Dr 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 77% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Among the newest 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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$84K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 77% 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$471,134
CheaperTypical $294,800Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 181 Cascades Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601
Estimated valuepricier than$471,13477% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29494% of homes
Living areabigger than1,600 ft²49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac82% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homes

About 181 Cascades Dr

How much is 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC is $471,134 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $402,984 to $539,284. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC last sell?

181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 28, 2024 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC?

181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,600 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC built?

181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC?

181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC is assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Alexander Middle School (middle), rated A; Alexander Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alexander County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,807 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 77% of them ($471,134 against a typical $294,800), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($294 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,600 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Cascades Dr, Hickory, NC was $2,392. The county assessed it at $345,106.

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