Solid Brick Ranch with Basement, Garage & Large Yard in Bethlehem! If you're looking for space, value, and a home with great bones, this classic brick ranch delivers. Located minutes from Hickory, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full basement, and a two-car garage — giving you the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with updated kitchen and functional living areas that make everyday life easy. The full basement adds valuable extra space currently used as additional bedroom that could become a recreation room, home gym, office, or additional living area. Step outside and enjoy the large yard with room to spread out, entertain, garden, or simply relax.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$142Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dale Sharpe• RE/MAX Legendary
Contact: dalesharpe@remax.net
Bought with Donald Hicks• Realty Executives of Hickory
Est. $1,204 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 286 Valley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4356726
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$320,000
$142/sq ft
Mar 25, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2026
Price Changed
$334,000
$148/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Listed
$339,000
$150/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3732533
Mar 21, 2022
Sold
$260,000
$115/sq ft
Feb 3, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 31, 2022
Relisted
—
Jan 25, 2022
Contingent
—
Jan 4, 2022
Relisted
—
Nov 10, 2021
Price Changed
$249,900
$111/sq ft
Oct 11, 2021
Price Changed
$259,900
$115/sq ft
Aug 23, 2021
Listed
$275,000
$122/sq ft
+32
So convenient to Lake Hickory!!! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath brick ranch home on approximately .57 acre corner lot. Main level features living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Basement (which is partially finished) features a huge family room, 1/2 bath, laundry & workshop. Living room has a fireplace with gas logs. Family room has a fireplace with a wood stove insert. Master Bath has a walk-in shower. Bath 2 has a double vanity. This home has lots of storage, covered front porch, rear patio, double garage & fenced yard. New heat pump has been installed for the main level; basement has baseboard heat. New flooring in living room, dining room, kitchen & hallway.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,584 (+2.5%)
$25,850 + $197,208
$223,058
2024
$1,546 (−2.8%)
$25,850 + $197,208
$223,058
2023
$1,590 (+38.2%)
$25,850 + $197,208
$223,058
2022
$1,151
$25,850 + $197,208
$223,058
2021
$1,151
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2020
$1,151
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2019
$1,151 (+1.5%)
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2018
$1,134
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2017
$1,134
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2016
$1,134
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2015
$1,134 (+29.6%)
$23,500 + $114,627
$138,127
2014
$875
$23,500 + $102,874
$126,374
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,377
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alexander County
APN
0005386
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Sep 2, 2026 • Active
Building safety and construction
HVAC
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