1688 Sain Rd is a 816 square foot house on a 0.55 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 24, 2025 for $130,000. Based on Redfin's Hickory data, we estimate the home's value is $219,830.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$269Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$219,830
$90K since sold in February 2025$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.2% lower than the average sale price ($240K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-40
Residential District
The R-40 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational / school
Golf related
Mar 30, 2026 • Final
Permit center
Install electrical wiring for outlets and lighting in a master bedroom.
Electrical
Mar 10, 2026 • Final
Permit center (for building and trade permits)
Convert an existing garage into a bedroom. This project involves interior alterations with no new additions to the structure.
Addition
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
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: REAL-VIEW
Living Sq. Ft: 816
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 816
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 816
Building Sq. Ft: 1,072
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1 PLAT 17-194
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 256
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,958
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: HICKORY
Acres: 0.55
Zoning Code: R-40
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 370009070348
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Jacobs Fork Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
6/10
Fred T Foard High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
4% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$209,000 – $253,000
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