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$260,890$150 / 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 88How 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 $150,000 on Sep 27, 2005

3997 RIVER RD

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,740 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$261K
$231K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Sep 27, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,079 (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.$270,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,800

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.0.43
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
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.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 542 ft²

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

3997 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Catawba County
  • Newer than 66% 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 64% 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$260,890
CheaperTypical $204,835Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 3997 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,89064% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15049% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²68% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac39% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than199066% of homes60% of homes

About 3997 River Rd

How much is 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC is $260,890 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $230,762 to $291,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sell?

3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC last sold on Sep 27, 2005 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC built?

3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

3997 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 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,866 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 64% of them ($260,890 against a typical $204,835), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($150 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1990 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 53% 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 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3997 River Rd, Hickory, NC was $1,079. The county assessed it at $270,800.

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