Experience the perfect blend of classic character and city convenience! Located just blocks from vibrant downtown Hickory, this charming home welcomes you with original wood flooring and an abundance of natural light. Cozy up in the large living room featuring a warm brick fireplace, or host dinners in the dedicated dining room. The main-level footprint includes three spacious bedrooms, a central full bath, and a rear laundry room leading out to the back yard. Utilize the front porch for grilling or morning coffee and best of all the rare downtown luxury of a fully fenced-in backyard, offering an ideal private space for pets and outdoor living. Whether you are looking for a starter home or a fantastic rental property near the city center, this one ticks all the boxes.
Under contract-show
$165,000
117 3rd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602
3beds
1,282sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.14 Acres Lot
$160,600 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three spacious bedroomsFully fenced-in backyardRear laundry roomAbundance of natural lightWarm brick fireplaceOriginal wood flooringDedicated dining room
- 104 days |
- 34 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Berry David@NCTrueNorthRealty.com,
True North Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4362894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Electric Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Apartment,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,282
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,282
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.14 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 370207587201
- Zoning: C-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum, Vinyl
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Hickory
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,000
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 104 days
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
$160,600
$153,000 - $169,000
$1,370/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+27.9%$129/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4362894 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $129,000-7.8%$101/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280297 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900$109/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4280297 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $83,400 |
| 2024 | $712 | $83,400 |
| 2023 | $712 +17.5% | $83,400 +65.5% |
| 2022 | $606 | $50,400 |
| 2021 | $606 +3.4% | $50,400 |
| 2020 | $586 | $50,400 |
| 2019 | $586 +13.8% | $50,400 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $515 | $45,100 |
| 2017 | $515 +111.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $243 | -- |
| 2015 | $243 | $44,800 -7.8% |
| 2014 | $243 | $48,600 |
| 2013 | $243 | -- |
| 2012 | $243 | -- |
| 2011 | $243 +18.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $205 | -- |
| 2009 | $205 | -- |
| 2008 | $205 -11.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $232 +48.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $156 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Ridgeview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10W M Jenkins ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 3/10Grandview MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Hickory HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jenkins
- Middle: Grandview
- High: Hickory
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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