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$141,181$136 / 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 74How 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

3520 1ST AVE NW

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,041 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$141K
$105K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,273 (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.$121,831 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,664
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,167
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,188
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,831

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.Ranch
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
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.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.Shed · 192 ft²Patio · 1,144 ft²Porch · 15 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Ray Childers Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 mi
M
East Burke Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
East Burke High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 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

3520 1st Ave Nw 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 89% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 76% 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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$68K$1M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$141,181
CheaperTypical $288,117Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$136
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,041 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,629 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 3520 1st Ave Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,18111% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13619% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,041 ft²11% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac27% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195824% of homes27% of homes

About 3520 1st Ave Nw

How much is 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC is $141,181 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $105,084 to $177,278. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC last sell?

3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC last sold on Apr 26, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC?

3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,041 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC built?

3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC?

3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Ray Childers Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Burke Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Burke High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,810 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 11% of them ($141,181 against a typical $288,117), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($136 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,041 ft² against a typical 1,629 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1958 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 20% 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 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3520 1st Ave Nw, Hickory, NC was $1,273. The county assessed it at $121,831.

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