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Last sold for $13,000 on Mar 19, 2015

HUGHES

HICKORY, NC 28601
0
Baths
1,098 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,000 · Mar 19, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$152 (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.$22,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyALEXANDER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
M
West Alexander Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Alexander Central High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.8 mi

District: Alexander 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%

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How this home compares

Hughes 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.

  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Older than 66% 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.

Living area1,098 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,623 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How Hughes ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601
Living areabigger than1,098 ft²14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196534% of homes

About Hughes

When did Hughes, Hickory, NC last sell?

Hughes, Hickory, NC last sold on Mar 19, 2015 for $13,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Hughes, Hickory, NC?

Hughes, Hickory, NC has 1,098 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was Hughes, Hickory, NC built?

Hughes, Hickory, NC was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Hughes, Hickory, NC?

Hughes, Hickory, NC is assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Alexander Middle School (middle), rated A; Alexander Central High School (high), rated C. All sit in Alexander County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Hughes, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,807 homes in Hickory 28601, it is bigger than 14% of them (1,098 ft² against a typical 1,623 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1965 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Hughes, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for Hughes, Hickory, NC was $152. The county assessed it at $22,000.

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