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$299,105$174 / 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 85How 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 $115,000 on Feb 8, 2007

540 12TH AVE NE

HICKORY, NC 28601
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,719 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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

$299K
$254K low$344K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Feb 8, 2007
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$116,105
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$92,884
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$160,000
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Mar 31, 2026
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$23,000
JOHNSTON WILLIAM CLYDE

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$947 (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.$237,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$237,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,700

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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 · 308 ft²Porch · 249 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.

H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Oakwood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Northview Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Hickory City 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

540 12th Ave Ne 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 88% of homes in Highland
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Highland
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 83% 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$995K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$299,105
CheaperTypical $288,519Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,719 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,617 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 540 12th Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandHickory 28601Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,10588% of homes52% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17458% of homes45% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,719 ft²78% of homes55% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac67% of homes27% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195254% of homes17% of homes19% of homes

About 540 12th Ave Ne

How much is 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC is $299,105 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $254,392 to $343,818. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC last sell?

540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC last sold on Feb 8, 2007 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC?

540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,719 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC built?

540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC?

540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Oakwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Northview Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 19,018 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 52% of them ($299,105 against a typical $288,519), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($174 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,719 ft² against a typical 1,617 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1952 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 61% 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 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 12th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC was $947. The county assessed it at $237,700.

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