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$485,026$181 / 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 84How 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

309 CATAWBA AVE

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,676 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$485K
$410K low$560K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,077 (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.$368,473 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$91,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,273
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$368,473
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$368,473

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.197 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.1 percent flood zone

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
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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 720 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ray Childers Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
East Burke Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
East Burke High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Burke County 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

309 Catawba Ave 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 90% of homes in Burke County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Burke County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Burke County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Burke County
  • Newer than 69% 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.

This home
$61K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 79% 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$485,026
CheaperTypical $288,757Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area2,676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 309 Catawba Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,02679% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18150% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than2,676 ft²83% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac24% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than199269% of homes69% of homes

About 309 Catawba Ave

How much is 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC is $485,026 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $409,790 to $560,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC last sell?

309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC?

309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,676 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC built?

309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC?

309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC is assigned to Ray Childers 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 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,809 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 79% of them ($485,026 against a typical $288,757), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($181 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,676 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1992 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 90% 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 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 309 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC was $4,077. The county assessed it at $368,473.

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