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$239,252$177 / 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 $230,000 on Jun 25, 2024

3003 1ST AVENUE PL SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,348 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$239K
$205K low$274K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Jun 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$899 (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.$225,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$221,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,700

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Porch · 240 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.3 mi
H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 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

3003 1st Avenue Pl 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Among the newest homes in Hickory 28602

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$704K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$239,252
CheaperTypical $206,986Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,348 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,25258% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17764% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,348 ft²42% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac3% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw

How much is 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC is $239,252 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $204,867 to $273,637. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 25, 2024 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC?

3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,348 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC built?

3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC?

3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Southwest Primary School (elementary); Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Grandview Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,875 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 58% of them ($239,252 against a typical $206,986), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($177 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,348 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 46% 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 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3003 1st Avenue Pl Sw, Hickory, NC was $899. The county assessed it at $225,700.

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