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Last sold for $92,610 on May 27, 2026

3897 RIVER RD

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$92,610 · May 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$600 (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.$150,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,500

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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 · 96 ft²

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
Blackburn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.7 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi

District: Catawba County 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

3897 River Rd 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 91% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Catawba County

How it measures up in Hickory 28602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28602.

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 3897 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Catawba County
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²15% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac30% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195932% of homes25% of homes

About 3897 River Rd

When did 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sell?

3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sold on May 27, 2026 for $92,610, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC built?

3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC is assigned to Blackburn Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,866 homes in Hickory 28602, it is bigger than 15% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1959 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC was $600. The county assessed it at $150,500.

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