261 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
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OFF MARKET

261 Northwest Rd
Hickory, NC 28601

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,425 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

$324,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,880/mo*
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$324,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,880/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,425 sqft
(on 0.46 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$324K
Since last month
Decreased$9K (-2.7%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$139K (+74.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +98% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$325K
July 2026$334K
June 2026$335K
May 2026$331K
April 2026$319K
March 2026$323K
February 2026$315K
January 2026$314K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
235 Havenhurst Rd, Taylorsville, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$329,900
04/22/26
3
2.5
1,964
286 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$320,000
04/24/26
3
3
2,258
165 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC
0.11
Single-Family Home
$375,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,253
154 Cedar Rd, Hickory, NC
0.13
Single-Family Home
$330,000
10/28/25
3
2
1,970
114 Joe Teague Rd, Hickory, NC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$315,000
01/30/26
3
3
3,134
536 Shiloh Church Rd, Hickory, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$385,000
11/19/25
4
3.5
2,709
554 Wildlife Access Rd, Hickory, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$252,000
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,780
315 Skyline Rd, Hickory, NC
0.25
Single-Family Home
$450,000
01/30/26
4
3
2,677
86 Sharon Valley Dr, Hickory, NC
0.35
Single-Family Home
$415,000
03/25/26
3
3.5
2,366
190 Moretz Ct, Hickory, NC
0.58
Single-Family Home
$460,000
05/15/26
3
2.5
2,007

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
266 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.04
$345,200
3
3
1,381
Off Market
455 Hubbard Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.07
$272,300
4
3
1,664
Off Market
235 Havenhurst Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28601
0.07
$329,900
3
2.5
1,964
Recently Sold
154 Cedar Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.13
$330,000
3
2
1,970
Recently Sold
165 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.11
$375,000
3
2
2,253
Recently Sold
147 Lucky Hollow Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.16
$327,100
3
2
2,579
Off Market
356 Lucky Hollow Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.17
$285,500
3
2
1,354
Off Market
286 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.19
$320,000
3
3
2,258
Recently Sold
91 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.18
$376,400
4
3
2,457
Off Market
232 Cedar Forest Loop, Hickory, NC 28601
0.18
$287,900
3
2
1,216
Off Market
71 Lakemont Park Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.22
$445,400
3
3
2,858
Off Market
153 Lakemont Park Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
0.23
$328,800
3
2.5
2,460
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 261 Northwest Rd.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1973
Lot Size
0.46 acres
Living Area
2,425 sqft
Price/Sqft
$134

About this House

$159,000 HICKORY Beautiful home in desirable Bethlehem with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Many updates include brand-new hardwood flooring, carpet, and paint throughout. Dream kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, large island, custom oak cabinets, and large walk-in pantry. Large great room in basement with custom-built bar makes entertaining easy. This home is very spacious with lots of living areas, plenty of square footage, and abundant storage. There are laundry hookups on both levels to offer a lot flexibility. The garage has a large workshop area. The lot is almost half an acre with a large porch overlooking the back yard. The wonderful established neighborhood, is only minutes to public lake access. It is just outside of Hickory city limits, so no city taxes! ALEXANDER COUNTY SCHOOLS: Bethlehem Elementary School West Alexander Middle School Alexander Central High School
261 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC 28601 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,425 sqft single-family home built in 1973. It last sold for $186,000 on May 17, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $324,200, with a rent estimate of $2,642/month.

Home Details for 261 Northwest Rd

Interior Features

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Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$186,000
Jul 29, 2015
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #9581525
Sold
$154,500
Apr 16, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$164,900

Market trends in Hickory

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$315K
$14.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$175
$5MoM
Available listings
371
29MoM

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What Locals Say about Hickory

At least 397 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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  • Midnite3303
    "Dog owners would like the parks and people. There’s also a lot of nature nearby to explore with your pets."
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  • Tonihuffman2025
    "Neighborhood is small and open land and is a dog lover neighborhood everyone is friendly and welcoming and know each other"
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  • Tonihuffman2025
    "See others walking, small but friendly. Would enjoy being part of neighborhood that works together and friendly It’s dog friendly"
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  • Shirley Belue
    "This area is nice and most people are friendly. Good place to raise families. There are no dog parks in the area. "
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  • Jeanie
    "Loads of outdoor Music concerts, art & crafts shows 6 times per year, quaint historic downtown with excellent restaurants, 2 brewery beer bars, wine bar, good place to walk with pets and children, local museum/science/performing arts/planetarium/library center that is right in the middle of town & neighborhoods. Parks, trails and beautiful Lake. Hickory. Boating, fishing, swimming, water sports all around the lake. Friendly town and events and activities for all. "
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  • Lauriedenton0905
    "Enjoy having Holiday decorating contests on the outside of our apartments and becoming acquainted with our neighbors "
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  • Lauriedenton0905
    "It’s a very nice place to live. I’ve raised seven children in Hickory and all of them have turned out wonderful. I don’t remember the year, but Hickory was voted first and any city in the United States as the best place to raise your family."
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  • Trulia User
    "It is bad traffic outlets and the roads are not well maintained the schools are fair but the overall area is past its good days"
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  • Lacey L.
    "There are a lot of people that walk their dogs in this neighborhood. All the dogs seem very friendly. "
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  • Zehmerj
    "I mean it’s an alright place. It’s growing very quickly though and downtown is very nice. Sometimes it is hard to find something to do but there are definitely options they just get tiring after awhile"
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  • Frank C.
    "I don’t work so I don’t have any commute at all. Traffic is never horrible around here. Takes me about 10 minutes to get anywhere. "
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  • Tom C.
    "That the drug problem in this town is under control. That all our kids are safe from predators. Our schools are teaching the right values"
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  • Christina H. .
    "I have lived here for about fifteen years now It’s a nice place a little busy but you can escape at the same time "
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  • Trulia User
    "music in downtown..the shops..the bars..social settings..the all around vibe.............................."
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  • Carol H.
    "my neighborhood is on a busy road and parks are a short driving distance. grocery stores are a short driving distance. my neighbors are friendly but don't know them by name "
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  • Sharese C.
    "peaceful great area to live in very convenient good schools close to everything hwy 16 is convenient "
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  • Frank C.
    "I get everywhere I need to be with ease. Traffic is at a minimal and the streets are easy to navigate. "
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  • Lisa M. H.
    "quiet and beautiful mature trees and there is a wonderful park right across the street. quiet at night and no empty space"
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  • Avidjalissa
    "There is a park, Zara Baker, a splash pad, and baseball fields near the neighborhood. Always something to do around."
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  • Heather L. H.
    "we really don't have any special events in my neighborhood. everyone pretty much keeps to themselves "
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  • Victorga0719
    "Is quiet and friendly and I like all the supermarket near me and parks for the kids ,a lot of nature and clean environment."
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  • Lauren S.
    "Dont expect people to keep dogs on leashes or clean up after them. there are only a select few that do. Cars speed through the neighborhood so be careful."
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  • Lauren S.
    "people should put their dogs on leashes stop speeding stop being rude to people that live in this neighborhood just because they're younger than others"
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  • Lilykillia4
    "Great friendly neighborhood, house upkeep is good, sidewalks, lights, golf course, all around family friendly neighborhood "
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  • Torysteen
    "It is great. Nice country roads no traffic. Lots of green. Can’t wait for fall- all the beautiful colors "
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  • Tory
    "I just moved here from Florida; I have been to the green market. Very nice. Been doing sightseeing and learning my way around. GPS is a wonderful thing!"
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  • Mrnesbit
    "Decent schools, good place for young families. Families with older children in teens may find other locations more suitable like areas around Charlotte or Asheville."
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  • Jim R.
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 15 years. It was an amazing place to grow up. Safe, quiet, lots of room to run and explore. "
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  • Rngdennis
    "I like where I'm at. It's too dark and I wouldnt walk alone or with out protection. I wish they had more lightng and more safe area to walk around."
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  • Jspooner2008
    "I've lived in this area for over 15 years. The people are very friendly. It is very easy to go to Hickory or Charlotte or the mountains from here."
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  • Tbkayaks
    "There is not a lot of traffic. It is a quiet, friendly community. There are a lot of people who walk for exercise and a lot of people who walk their dogs. "
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  • Heather L. H.
    "There is only one main stretch of road and other gravel roads that really aren't considered doggie friendly. "
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  • Angela m. b.
    "This neighborhood is friendly, quiet, & accessible to businesses and highways. It is a great place to raise a family. "
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  • Mitchellieable
    "St. Stephens is a fantastic area that is very diverse! It is full of trailer parks, fancy houses, and everything in between. "
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  • Greyerdays
    "I hate my neighborhood. I’m on the app trying to move out of Hickory. This is a small town, everyone knows everyone or knows someone who knows something on someone. I’m not from here and moved for a job. You just get trapped here. The job market is awful, housing is terrible, and it’s a very conservative area."
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  • Gail_coley
    "It is not in the city limits. We are visible from the road, but have woods for privacy at the back of the house where the pool is. "
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Frequently asked questions about 261 Northwest Rd

  • What is 261 Northwest Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 261 Northwest Rd in Hickory, NC is $324,200.
  • What is the price history for 261 Northwest Rd?
    261 Northwest Rd in Hickory, NC last sold for $186,000 in May 2021.
  • Is Hickory a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hickory is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hickory?
    The median sale price in Hickory is $315K. That is up $14.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 261 Northwest Rd?
    The lot at 261 Northwest Rd in Hickory, NC is about 0.46 acres (20,037 sq ft).

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