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$468,885$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 86How 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 $72,000 on Jun 1, 1978

280 28TH AVENUE PL NE

HICKORY, NC 28601
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,214 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.
1.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$469K
$401K low$537K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · Jun 1, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,410 (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.$353,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$323,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$353,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,800

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
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.53
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 240 ft²Patio · 204 ft²Porch · 58 ft²

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.

M
Northview Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Jenkins Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Hickory City 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

280 28th Avenue Pl Ne 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 83% of homes in Catawba County
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Catawba County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% 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.

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$72K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 78% 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$468,885
CheaperTypical $289,831Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,625 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$468,88578% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21269% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than2,214 ft²73% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.53 ac93% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197346% of homes42% of homes

About 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne

How much is 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC is $468,885 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $401,032 to $536,738. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC last sell?

280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 1, 1978 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC?

280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,214 square feet of living space and a 1.53-acre lot.

When was 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC built?

280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC?

280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC is assigned to Northview Middle School (middle), rated D+; Jenkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Hickory High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,805 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 78% of them ($468,885 against a typical $289,831), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($212 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,214 ft² against a typical 1,625 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.53 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1973 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 83% 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 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 28th Avenue Pl Ne, Hickory, NC was $1,410. The county assessed it at $353,800.

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