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$463,560$280 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Aug 25, 2020

5450 VALLEY RUN ST

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,654 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$464K
$403K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Aug 25, 2020
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.$193,560
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$154,848
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.59%
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.$270,000
FIRST CITIZENS BK · recorded Aug 25, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,560 (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.$470,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$470,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$470,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCALDWELL
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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished
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.DeckPatio · 268 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Granite Falls Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
E
Granite Falls Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.0 mi
H
South Caldwell High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Caldwell County 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

5450 Valley Run St 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 89% of homes in Caldwell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Caldwell County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Northlakes

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
$78K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 78% 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$463,560
CheaperTypical $291,285Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,654 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 5450 Valley Run St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthlakesHickory 28601Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$463,56061% of homes78% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28072% of homes93% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,654 ft²33% of homes52% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac82% of homes83% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than200491% of homes87% of homes87% of homes

About 5450 Valley Run St

How much is 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC is $463,560 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $403,358 to $523,762. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sell?

5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sold on Aug 25, 2020 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,654 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC built?

5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC is assigned to Granite Falls Middle School (middle), rated A-; Granite Falls Elementary School (elementary), rated C; South Caldwell High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Caldwell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 19,018 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 78% of them ($463,560 against a typical $291,285), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($280 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,654 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2004 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Caldwell County, it is worth more than 89% 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 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5450 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was $3,560. The county assessed it at $470,700.

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