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$398,864$325 / 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 91How 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 $147,500 on Jun 27, 2006

5498 VALLEY RUN ST

HICKORY, NC 28601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,226 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.
0.74 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$399K
$361K low$436K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,500 · Jun 27, 2006
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.$221,464
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$177,171
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.46%
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.$152,900
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC · recorded Mar 28, 2013
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.$24,500
FIRST FRANKLIN

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,605 (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.$252,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$221,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,200

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.Split Foyer
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.0.74
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
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 · 231 ft²Patio · 130 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 · 4.2 mi
E
Granite Falls Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 mi
H
South Caldwell High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 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

5498 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 85% of homes in Caldwell County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Northlakes
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Older than 69% 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.

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$76K$999K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$398,864
CheaperTypical $288,510Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,226 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.74 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 5498 Valley Run St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthlakesHickory 28601Caldwell County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,86440% of homes70% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32589% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,226 ft²6% of homes23% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.74 ac74% of homes79% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than197731% of homes50% of homes50% of homes

About 5498 Valley Run St

How much is 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC is $398,864 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $361,449 to $436,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sell?

5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC last sold on Jun 27, 2006 for $147,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,226 square feet of living space and a 0.74-acre lot.

When was 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC built?

5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

5498 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 5498 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 70% of them ($398,864 against a typical $288,510), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($325 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,226 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.74 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1977 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Caldwell County, it is worth more than 85% 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 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5498 Valley Run St, Hickory, NC was $1,605. The county assessed it at $252,200.

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