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Warehouse, StorageIndustrial
Last sold for $285,000 on Mar 20, 2026

541 1ST AVE SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
0
Baths
11,564 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Mar 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,205 (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.$302,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$231,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$302,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$302,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Warehouse, Storage
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.90
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 1.6 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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

541 1st Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Hickory 28602
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Green Park
  • Older than 86% 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 area11,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 541 1st Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreen ParkHickory 28602Catawba County
Living areabigger than11,564 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac98% of homes69% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than194643% of homes19% of homes14% of homes

About 541 1st Ave Sw

When did 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Mar 20, 2026 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC?

541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC has 11,564 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC built?

541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC?

541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Hickory High School (high), rated C-; Grandview Middle School (middle), rated C; Southwest Primary School (elementary). All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,878 homes in Hickory 28602, it is bigger than almost all of them (11,564 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1946 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 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 541 1st Ave Sw, Hickory, NC was $1,205. The county assessed it at $302,500.

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