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$53,551$75 / 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 73How 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 $46,000 on Sep 1, 2020

704 17TH ST SW

HICKORY, NC 28602
2
Beds
1
Baths
713 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$54K
$39K low$68K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$46,000 · Sep 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$373 (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.$93,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,600

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.0.32
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Patio · 42 ft²Porch · 146 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.

E
Southwest Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Grandview Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Hickory High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Hickory City 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

704 17th St Sw 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 95% of homes in Hickory 28602
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Catawba County
  • Among the smallest homes in Catawba County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Catawba County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Catawba County

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
$40K$705K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$53,551
CheaperTypical $204,755Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area713 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,467 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 704 17th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Hickory / WestmontHickory 28602Catawba County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,5516% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7515% of homes8% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than713 ft²7% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac52% of homes21% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194537% of homes18% of homes13% of homes

About 704 17th St Sw

How much is 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC is $53,551 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $39,116 to $67,986. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sell?

704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC last sold on Sep 1, 2020 for $46,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 713 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC built?

704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC is assigned to Southwest Primary School (elementary); Grandview Middle School (middle), rated C; Hickory High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Hickory City Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28602?

Among the 10,878 homes in Hickory 28602, it is worth more than 5% of them ($53,551 against a typical $204,755), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($75 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 2% of them (713 ft² against a typical 1,467 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1945 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Catawba County, it is worth more than 5% 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 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 704 17th St Sw, Hickory, NC was $373. The county assessed it at $93,600.

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