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$342,442$217 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $192,000 on Sep 27, 2016

5527 LIGHTNING LN

CATAWBA, NC 28609
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,576 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$342K
$277K low$408K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$192,000 · Sep 27, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,219 (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.$305,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$305,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$305,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 210 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Mill Creek Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Bandys High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Catawba Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.7 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28609These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.151 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,837
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

5527 Lightning Ln 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 69% of homes in Catawba 28609
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Catawba County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Catawba County

What homes are worth in Catawba 28609

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$42K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Catawba 28609.

How it measures up in Catawba 28609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Catawba 28609.

Estimated value$342,442
CheaperTypical $263,479Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 5527 Lightning Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatawba 28609Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$342,44269% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21770% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,576 ft²47% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac37% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than201686% of homes91% of homes

About 5527 Lightning Ln

How much is 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC is $342,442 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $277,006 to $407,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC last sell?

5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC last sold on Sep 27, 2016 for $192,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC?

5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,576 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC built?

5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC?

5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC is assigned to Mill Creek Middle School (middle), rated B; Bandys High School (high), rated B+; Catawba Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC compare to other homes in Catawba 28609?

Among the 3,317 homes in Catawba 28609, it is worth more than 69% of them ($342,442 against a typical $263,479), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($217 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,576 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 1.04 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2016 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 69% 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 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5527 Lightning Ln, Catawba, NC was $1,219. The county assessed it at $305,900.

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