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$125,193$56 / 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 75How 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

252 10TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
0
Baths
2,243 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$125K
$94K low$157K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$520 (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.$130,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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.Porch · 276 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 · 1.9 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.2 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

252 10th 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 83% of homes in Catawba County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Catawba County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in West Hickory / Westmont
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in West Hickory / Westmont
  • Older than 93% of homes in Catawba County

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
$43K$708K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$125,193
CheaperTypical $205,818Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,243 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,465 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 252 10th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hickory / WestmontHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,19352% of homes25% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$567% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,243 ft²90% of homes85% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac92% of homes62% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than192420% of homes9% of homes7% of homes

About 252 10th St Sw

How much is 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC is $125,193 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $93,695 to $156,691. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC has 2,243 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1924, making it 102 years old.

What schools serve 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

252 10th 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 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,876 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 25% of them ($125,193 against a typical $205,818), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($56 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,243 ft² against a typical 1,465 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1924 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 17% 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 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 10th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $520. The county assessed it at $130,400.

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