LAKE VIEWS YEAR ROUND at this adorable turn-key turn of the century cottage on highly sought Lake Rhodhiss. Public boat ramp located at street entrance from Burke Street, across from popular neighborhood haunt Copper Penny Grill, and next to Horseshoe Trail Park, just 12 mins to Downtown Hickory and 8 mins to I-40 for easy regional commutes. Home features refinished original oak hardwood floors, and generous 9 foot ceilings. Rear bedroom provides access to the remodeled full bath with custom tile and modern soaking tub. Wide front porch to enjoy lake views from across the street, and rear deck for firing up the grill. Low maintenance yard, public street access, dead end road so mostly local traffic. All electric home systems and appliances, city water and sewer, on street waste pickup all for lower Rhodhiss property tax rate. Truly affordable option for smart buyers, with peace of mind from these 2025 improvements: new HVAC air handler and condenser, new and reinforced piers and floor joists where needed, new subfloors and refinished hardwood floors, new crawlspace vapor barrier, kitchen: new quartz counter top, new sink, new appliances, refinished cabinets, bathroom fully replumbed with new cast iron, tile floors, new fixtures and claw foot tub, front porch and shutters painted, new water heater. This is the one.
Active
$198,000
302 Catawba Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
2beds
1,040sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
0.16 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern soaking tubLake views year roundLow maintenance yardCustom tileNew water heater
- 44 days
- 836
- 72
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andy Ball andy@townandmountain.com,
Town and Mountain Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4404145
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13' 0" X 12' 0"
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13' 0" X 12' 0"
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6' 0" X 9' 0"
Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Basement: Dirt Floor
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Year Round
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Boat Ramp – Community
- Body of water: Lake Rhodhiss
Lot
- Size: 0.16 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 65 x 86 x 61
- Features: Level, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 28041
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hickory
- Elevation: 1500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,182
- Annual tax amount: $1,660
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(K),FMHA,Nonconforming Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Dirt, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $198,000+108.4%$190/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4404145 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listing removed | $1,485$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,485$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $95,000-20.8%$91/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4173824 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $120,000$115/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4173824 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,660 +251.4% | $145,182 |
| 2024 | $472 | $145,182 |
| 2023 | -- | $145,182 +49% |
| 2022 | $1,295 +37.6% | $97,417 +40.2% |
| 2021 | $941 +0.4% | $69,505 |
| 2020 | $937 +9.9% | $69,505 |
| 2019 | $853 -8.8% | $69,505 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $935 +3.3% | $69,281 |
| 2017 | $905 | $69,281 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $905 +0.3% | $68,265 |
| 2015 | $902 | $68,265 |
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Neighborhood: 28601
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ray Childers
- Middle: East Burke
- High: East Burke
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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