Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$439,837$281 / 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 88How 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 $300,000 on Aug 30, 2021

5490 NORTHWOOD DR

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,566 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.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$440K
$387K low$492K 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 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,117 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$349,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$321,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$349,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$349,300

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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Footing
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 294 ft²Patio · 294 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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 SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
E
Granite Falls Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 mi
H
South Caldwell High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

5490 Northwood Dr 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 92% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Northlakes
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Northlakes
  • Older than 84% 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
$62K$1M

This home is worth more than 75% 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$439,837
CheaperTypical $288,185Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5490 Northwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthlakesHickory 28601Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,83757% of homes75% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28175% of homes92% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²27% of homes46% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac33% of homes59% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than197216% of homes43% of homes44% of homes

About 5490 Northwood Dr

How much is 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC is $439,837 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $387,270 to $492,404. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC last sell?

5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC last sold on Aug 30, 2021 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC?

5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC built?

5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC?

5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC is assigned to Granite Falls Middle School (middle), rated B; Granite Falls Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; South Caldwell High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Caldwell County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,810 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 75% of them ($439,837 against a typical $288,185), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($281 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1972 against a typical 1978). 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 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5490 Northwood Dr, Hickory, NC was $2,117. The county assessed it at $349,300.

More homes on Northwood Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Hickory 28601

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 5490 Northwood Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map