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$217,164$240 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $218,000 on Sep 28, 2026

238 37TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
1
Baths
904 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$217K
$211K 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.$218,000 · Sep 28, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$738 (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.$70,601 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,681
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,601
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,601

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
CountyBURKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Shed · 100 ft²Patio · 128 ft²Porch · 344 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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
Hildebran Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
M
East Burke Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
East Burke High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Burke County 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

238 37th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Burke County

What homes are worth in Hickory 28602

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

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$43K$700K

This home is worth more than 53% 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$217,164
CheaperTypical $206,007Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,466 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 238 37th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,16453% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24092% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than904 ft²8% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac28% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192810% of homes6% of homes

About 238 37th St Sw

How much is 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC is $217,164 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $210,890 to $223,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Sep 28, 2026 for $218,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 904 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hildebran Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; East Burke Middle School (middle), rated B-; East Burke High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,876 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 53% of them ($217,164 against a typical $206,007), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($240 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 8% of them (904 ft² against a typical 1,466 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1928 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 47% 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 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 238 37th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $738. The county assessed it at $70,601.

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