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$254,429$193 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $111,000 on Dec 19, 2006

4969 FOREST RIDGE DR

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,318 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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.

Valuation

$254K
$221K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$111,000 · Dec 19, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$781 (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.$196,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$181,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,000

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.0.35
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
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.Porch · 288 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Mountain View Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.1 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

4969 Forest Ridge 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Mountain View

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
$43K$704K

This home is worth more than 62% 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$254,429
CheaperTypical $206,986Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 4969 Forest Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMountain ViewHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,42953% of homes62% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19368% of homes72% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,318 ft²34% of homes39% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac17% of homes28% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than198154% of homes56% of homes50% of homes

About 4969 Forest Ridge Dr

How much is 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC is $254,429 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $220,818 to $288,040. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC last sell?

4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC last sold on Dec 19, 2006 for $111,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,318 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC built?

4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,875 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 62% of them ($254,429 against a typical $206,986), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($193 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,318 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1981 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 50% 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 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4969 Forest Ridge Dr, Hickory, NC was $781. The county assessed it at $196,000.

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