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$89,873$90 / 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 58How 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

5657 STEELE ST

HICKORY, NC 28602
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$90K
$52K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$616 (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.$154,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,700

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.Conventional
CountyCATAWBA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Mountain View Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi
H
Fred T. Foard High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Jacobs Fork Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.3 mi

District: Catawba County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28602These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.30,102
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.429 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,046
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

5657 Steele 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 less than 96% of homes in Mountain View
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Mountain View
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Mountain View
  • Older than 84% of homes in Mountain View

What homes are worth in Hickory 28602

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

This home
$43K$704K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Hickory 28602.

How it measures up in Hickory 28602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28602.

Estimated value$89,873
CheaperTypical $206,986Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5657 Steele St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMountain ViewHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,8734% of homes13% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$902% of homes14% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²11% of homes15% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac28% of homes32% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197016% of homes43% of homes37% of homes

About 5657 Steele St

How much is 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC is $89,873 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $51,831 to $127,915. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC last sell?

5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC?

5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC built?

5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC?

5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC is assigned to Mountain View Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Fred T. Foard High School (high), rated B-; Jacobs Fork Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Catawba County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,875 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 13% of them ($89,873 against a typical $206,986), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($90 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1970 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 10% 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 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5657 Steele St, Hickory, NC was $616. The county assessed it at $154,700.

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