3961 River Rd is a 1,670 square foot house on a 0.94 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Hickory data, we estimate the home's value is $238,820.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$238,820
$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.3% lower than the average sale price ($311K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$833 (−17.7%)
$14,800 + $194,300
$209,100
2024
$1,012 (+2.7%)
2023
$986 (+35.5%)
2022
$728 (+2.8%)
2021
$708
2020
$708
$14,800 + $94,600
$109,400
2019
$708 (+13.6%)
2018
$623
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2017
$623 (+2.4%)
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2015
$608 (−3.0%)
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2014
$627
$14,800 + $91,500
$106,300
Tax history for 3961 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$833 (−17.7%)
$14,800 + $194,300
$209,100
2024
$1,012 (+2.7%)
2023
$986 (+35.5%)
2022
$728 (+2.8%)
2021
$708
2020
$708
$14,800 + $94,600
$109,400
2019
$708 (+13.6%)
2018
$623
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2017
$623 (+2.4%)
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2015
$608 (−3.0%)
$14,800 + $81,000
$95,800
2014
$627
$14,800 + $91,500
$106,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-20
Residential District
The R-20 districts have dimensional standards and use restrictions consistent with single-family residential development and less than three two-family (duplex) units on separate lots planned cumulatively.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AILEEN BOLICK PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,670
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,320
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 1,670
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 23 23 PL7-79-3961 RIVER RD PL 7-79
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Wood Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 676
Garage / Carport Type: Wood
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,946
Legal Lot Number: 23
Municipality Name: HICKORY
Acres: 0.94
Zoning Code: R-20
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,670
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 371009065328
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Blackburn Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Jacobs Fork Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
6/10
Fred T Foard High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$227,000 – $275,000
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