Don't miss this rare 2.08 acre property situated outside city limits just minutes from McDonald Parkway, offering both convenience and flexibility. Located across from an emerging new construction community, this lot presents multiple possibilities- build your dream home with plenty of space and privacy, develop a duplex for income potential, or explore subdividing into multiple homesites (subject to county approval). Whether you are an investor, builder or homeowner, this property offers room to grow and endless potential! Call to schedule a tour and start planning your dream home today!
Low Density Residential District City of Hickory ETJ
The Low Density Residential (R-1) district implements the Low Density Residential policies of the Hickory by Choice 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The R-1 zoning district is the lowest density residential district in the City of Hickory. It is intended for large lot single-family, including manufactured housing. It allows a maximum density of 2 dwelling units per acre. Public infrastructure, when available, is required to serve this type of development. Characteristics of these areas include the following: Large lot suburban single-family subdivisions; Conservation subdivisions; and Automobile oriented.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive parking structure
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lot
Zoning Specification: R-1
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Tap Fee Required
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: St. Stephens
Middle Or Junior High School: H.M. Arndt
High School: St. Stephens
Location Information
Directions: I-40W; Take Exit 126 and turn Right onto McDonald Parkway. Go approximately 2.7 miles and turn R onto 12th Ave Dr NE (Spencer Rd). Travel 1 mile and lot will be on your right; see sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
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Lot Size: 8.02 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 372320904239
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
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Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Saint Stephens Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Harry M Arndt Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Saint Stephens High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
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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 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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
Conover, NC • 28613
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Estimated sale price
$47,000 – $56,000
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