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$587,618$212 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

232 EARL CT

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,776 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$588K
$509K low$666K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,708 (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.$679,414 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$140,703
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$538,711
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$679,414
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$679,414

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.Custom Design
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)

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 · 1.9 mi
M
West Alexander Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 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

232 Earl Ct 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 86% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Newer than 81% 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.

This home
$74K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 86% 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$587,618
CheaperTypical $290,476Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,776 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 232 Earl Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601
Estimated valuepricier than$587,61886% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21270% of homes
Living areabigger than2,776 ft²85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac75% of homes
Year builtnewer than200081% of homes

About 232 Earl Ct

How much is 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC is $587,618 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $509,389 to $665,847. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC last sell?

232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC?

232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,776 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC built?

232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC?

232 Earl Ct, 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 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,805 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 86% of them ($587,618 against a typical $290,476), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($212 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,776 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2000 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 232 Earl Ct, Hickory, NC was $4,708. The county assessed it at $679,414.

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