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Last sold for $99,000 on Jan 1, 1989

5486 VALLEY RUN ST

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,062 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.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2025
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.$99,000 · Jan 1, 1989
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.$69,796
CITIMORTGAGE INC · E · recorded Jun 9, 2005
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.$40,694
CITIBANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$157 (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.$233,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCALDWELL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
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.Porch · 384 ft²

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 · 4.1 mi
E
Granite Falls Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 mi
H
South Caldwell High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 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

5486 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Northlakes
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Among the newest homes in Northlakes

How it measures up in Hickory 28601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28601.

Living area1,062 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built2025
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 5486 Valley Run St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthlakesHickory 28601Caldwell County
Living areabigger than1,062 ft²3% of homes12% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac71% of homes78% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than2025almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 5486 Valley Run St

When did 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sell?

5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1989 for $99,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,062 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC built?

5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was built in 2025, making it 1 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5486 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 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 19,018 homes in Hickory 28601, it is bigger than 12% of them (1,062 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2025 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5486 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was $157. The county assessed it at $233,000.

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