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$679,000$230 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

40 SHIPWATCH DR

HICKORY, NC 28601
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,946 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.
0.53 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.

Valuation

$679K
$564K low$794K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,424 (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.$494,136 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$453,336
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$494,136
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$494,136

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.Custom Design
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.8 mi
M
West Alexander Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.3 mi

District: Alexander 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

40 Shipwatch Dr 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 91% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • 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
$71K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$679,000
CheaperTypical $291,335Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 40 Shipwatch Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601
Estimated valuepricier than$679,00091% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23080% of homes
Living areabigger than2,946 ft²87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199269% of homes

About 40 Shipwatch Dr

How much is 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC is $679,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $564,374 to $793,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC last sell?

40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC?

40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,946 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC built?

40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC?

40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC is assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Alexander Middle School (middle), rated A; Alexander Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alexander County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,807 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 91% of them ($679,000 against a typical $291,335), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($230 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,946 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1992 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Shipwatch Dr, Hickory, NC was $3,424. The county assessed it at $494,136.

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