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$45,262
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 48How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $500 on Jan 18, 2000

3969 RIVER RD

HICKORY, NC 28602
0
Baths
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$45K
$22K low$69K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500 · Jan 18, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$66 (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.$16,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.03
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 3.8 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

3969 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of 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
$44K$725K

This home is worth more than 2% 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$45,262
CheaperTypical $204,835Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

How 3969 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$45,2622% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac74% of homes74% of homes

About 3969 River Rd

How much is 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC is $45,262 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $21,586 to $68,938. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sell?

3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 18, 2000 for $500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

3969 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 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,866 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 2% of them ($45,262 against a typical $204,835) and its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.51 ac). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 3% 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 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3969 River Rd, Hickory, NC was $66. The county assessed it at $16,500.

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