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Last sold for $135,000 on Apr 4, 2023

503 5TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,808 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$135,000 · Apr 4, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$608 (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.$152,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 64 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.6 mi

District: Hickory City 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

503 5th St Sw 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 72% of homes in Green Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Older than 87% 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 area1,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 503 5th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreen ParkHickory 28602Catawba County
Living areabigger than1,808 ft²72% of homes71% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than194543% of homes18% of homes13% of homes

About 503 5th St Sw

When did 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Apr 4, 2023 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,808 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Grandview Middle School (middle), rated D+; Southwest Primary School (elementary). All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,874 homes in Hickory 28602, it is bigger than 71% of them (1,808 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1945 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 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 5th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $608. The county assessed it at $152,500.

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