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$77,206
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 75How 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 $2,000 on Oct 20, 2021

226 8TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
0
Baths
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$77K
$58K low$96K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000 · Oct 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$57 (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.$14,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
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

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.8 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.4 mi

District: Hickory City Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28602These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.30,102
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.429 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,046
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

226 8th St Sw 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 96% of homes in Green Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Green Park

What homes are worth in Hickory 28602

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

This home
$42K$745K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Hickory 28602.

How it measures up in Hickory 28602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28602.

Estimated value$77,206
CheaperTypical $207,174Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 226 8th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreen ParkHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$77,2064% of homes9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac87% of homes44% of homes41% of homes

About 226 8th St Sw

How much is 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC is $77,206 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $57,955 to $96,457. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Oct 20, 2021 for $2,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Grandview Middle School (middle), rated C; Southwest Primary School (elementary). All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,878 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 9% of them ($77,206 against a typical $207,174) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.51 ac). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 8% 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 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $57. The county assessed it at $14,300.

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