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Last sold for $43,000 on Oct 1, 1984

246 8TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,254 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Oct 1, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$696 (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.$174,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$174,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$174,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyCATAWBA
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.0.45
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.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 · 30 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

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

246 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Green Park
  • Older than 76% of homes in Catawba County

How it measures up in Hickory 28602

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

Living area2,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.5 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 246 8th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreen ParkHickory 28602Catawba County
Living areabigger than2,254 ft²82% of homes85% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac86% of homes42% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195773% of homes30% of homes24% of homes

About 246 8th St Sw

When did 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Oct 1, 1984 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,254 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

246 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 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,878 homes in Hickory 28602, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,254 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.5 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1957 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 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 246 8th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $696. The county assessed it at $174,700.

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