Talk about beautiful sunsets!! Build you dream house here and watch them from your own front porch! 2.89 acres with apx 1.2 acres wooded on the back half of the property. Opened terraced property on the front.. Unrestricted! Absolutely stunning sunsets visible from this property. This is most suitable for a basement home. Needs a well and septic system. Property has been perked for a three bedroom home. Permit in associated documents. No public utilities available at this location. Unity Church Road is a private road. No maintenance agreement available. This property adjoins 15.02 acres also available for sale and listed but owned by a different owner/seller. #3927044
Vacant landProperty Type
2.89 acresLot Size
$27,807Price/Acres
Listed by Teresa Hensley• Realty Executives of Hickory
Contact: TeresaHensleySellsHomes@gmail.com
Bought with Robert Bell• Osborne Real Estate Group LLC
Talk about beautiful sunsets!! Build you dream house here and watch them from your own front porch! 2.88 acres with apx 1.2 acres wooded on the back half of the property. Opened terraced property on the front.. Unrestricted! Absolutely stunning sunsets visible from this property. This is most suitable for a basement home. Needs a well and septic system. No public utilities available at this location. Unity Church Road is a private road. No maintenance agreement available. This property adjoins 12.11 acres also available for sale and listed. See MLS #3840885.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$622 (+369.4%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2024
$133 (+3.0%)
2023
$129 (−29.1%)
2022
$182 (+2.8%)
2021
$177
2020
$177 (−0.4%)
$27,300
2019
$177 (+3.3%)
2018
$172 (−1.9%)
$26,400
2017
$175 (+2.9%)
$26,900
2015
$170 (+0.6%)
$26,900
2014
$169
$28,800
Tax history for 5420 Unity Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$622 (+369.4%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2024
$133 (+3.0%)
2023
$129 (−29.1%)
2022
$182 (+2.8%)
2021
$177
2020
$177 (−0.4%)
$27,300
2019
$177 (+3.3%)
2018
$172 (−1.9%)
$26,400
2017
$175 (+2.9%)
$26,900
2015
$170 (+0.6%)
$26,900
2014
$169
$28,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.9 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Catawba County
APN
279015643971
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
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.
Mar 4, 2029 • Active
Erosion control
Install erosion control for a new one-story single-family modular home. The residence includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a prefabricated gas fireplace.
Grading
May 22, 2026 • Final
Permit center (for building and trade permits)
Construct a new one-story single-family home. The off-frame modular home includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a prefabricated gas fireplace.
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Septic: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Can Subdivide Y/N: 0
Foundation Details Proposed: Basement
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Acreage
Other Structures: None
Zoning Specification: R-20
Land Information
Acres Cleared: 1.7
Possible Use: Residential
Wooded Area: 1.19
Lot Information
Lot Features: Paved, Sloped, Views, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 2.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 403x272x58x281x92x74x480
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: None
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mountain View
Middle Or Junior High School: Jacobs Fork
High School: Fred T. Foard
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 127S, Left on Huffman Farm Road. Continue to end and stop sign, turn left on Pittstown Road, Left on Unity Church Road just before the church, Property is on the right just past the church.
Road Frontage: 403
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 279015643971
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Jacobs Fork Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
Fred T Foard High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Estimated sale price
$77,000 – $93,000
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