Don't judge a book by its cover because this unique and unconventional property was designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an updated interior and a functional exterior that takes advantage of nature to help provide heating and cooling. Some of the energy efficient upgrades include: Solar thermal panels to supply underfloor heating and hot water, thorough insulation in walls, subfloors and attic spaces, metal roof to provide reflectivity, new double pane windows, glassed veranda that provides an extra insulating envelope and many other features that can be provided separately. The sellers were able to use this home as a great sustainability project and they are able to produce much of their own food using raised beds, vines and fruit trees. Areas on 2nd floor are lower than 7 feet but it is finished to a high level and included in square footage.
1950Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Bought with • Century 21 American Homes
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3365199
Redfin Estimate
$250,690
$64K since sold in February 2025
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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($232K) 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-3
Medium Density Residential District
The Medium Density Residential district implements the Medium density residential policies of the Hickory by choice 2030 comprehensive plan. The R-3 zoning district is composed of single-family residential development and two family residence, and small scale multi family residential developments. It allows a maximum density of 8 dwelling unit per acres. The R-3 zone acts as a transition zones between lower density residential development and non-residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational / school
Cemetery
Park & open space
Apr 4, 2024 • Final
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New construction
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOREST HILLS REVISION
Living Sq. Ft: 1,660
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,186
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,186
Building Sq. Ft: 1,660
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1 PL 5-18
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: HICKORY
Acres: 0.31
Depth Footage: 127
Front Footage: 118
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Catawba County
APN: 279312857829
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Viewmont Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Grandview Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Hickory High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$239,000 – $289,000
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