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$359,178$218 / 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 92How 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 $213,000 on Jul 16, 2019

5258 RIVER BIRCH LN

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,644 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
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.

Valuation

$359K
$331K low$388K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$213,000 · Jul 16, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,125 (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.$282,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$282,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$282,400

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.0.50
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
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 · 140 ft²Porch · 144 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 1.3 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 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

5258 River Birch Ln 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 82% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Newer than 91% 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.

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$43K$704K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$359,178
CheaperTypical $206,986Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 5258 River Birch Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$359,17882% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21884% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,644 ft²63% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac50% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than200691% of homes86% of homes

About 5258 River Birch Ln

How much is 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC is $359,178 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $330,649 to $387,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC last sell?

5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC last sold on Jul 16, 2019 for $213,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC?

5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,644 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC built?

5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC?

5258 River Birch Ln, 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 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,875 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 82% of them ($359,178 against a typical $206,986), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($218 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,644 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2006 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 71% 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 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5258 River Birch Ln, Hickory, NC was $1,125. The county assessed it at $282,400.

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