3871 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
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OFF MARKET

3871 River Rd
Hickory, NC 28602

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,556 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

$321,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,877/mo*
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$321,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,877/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 sqft
(on 0.53 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$322K
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+1%)
Since last sale
Increased$173K (+115.4%)
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 +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$322K
July 2026$329K
June 2026$333K
May 2026$334K
April 2026$322K
March 2026$327K
February 2026$318K
January 2026$317K
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
3795 River Rd, Hickory, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,500
1238 Pennwood Dr, Hickory, NC
0.13
Single-Family Home
$347,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,528
1276 Hidden Creek Cir, Hickory, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$308,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,400
1270 Berra Pl, Hickory, NC
0.03
Single-Family Home
$360,000
05/05/26
3
2.5
1,739
1100 Hidden Creek Ct, Hickory, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$344,000
08/28/25
3
2.5
1,731
1257 Canseco Ln, Hickory, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$200,000
06/01/26
3
2.5
1,943
3808 River Rd, Hickory, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$370,000
10/29/25
3
2
1,755
3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC
0.04
Single-Family Home
$92,610
05/27/26
3
1
1,000
3884 Snider Cir, Hickory, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$316,500
12/05/25
3
2.5
1,585
3781 Serenity Dr, Hickory, NC
0.15
Single-Family Home
$370,000
09/17/25
3
2.5
2,206

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
1270 Berra Pl, Hickory, NC 28602
0.04
$360,000
3
2.5
1,739
Recently Sold
3889 Mattingly Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
0.08
$368,900
3
2
1,502
Off Market
3811 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.10
$336,700
3
2
1,641
Off Market
3933 Mattingly Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
0.09
$374,900
3
2
2,270
For Sale
3836 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$182,700
2
2
1,216
Off Market
3848 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$3,500
3
2
1,669
Recently Sold
3809 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$304,500
3
2
1,465
Off Market
1238 Pennwood Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
0.13
$347,000
3
2
1,528
Recently Sold
3781 Serenity Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
0.15
$368,600
3
2.5
2,206
Off Market
1100 Hidden Creek Ct, Hickory, NC 28602
0.14
$342,800
3
2.5
1,731
Off Market
3803 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.16
$320,300
3
2
1,539
Off Market
3808 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.19
$370,000
3
2
1,755
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3871 River Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
0.53 acres
Living Area
1,556 sqft
Price/Sqft
$207
Parking
Garage

About this House

River Road: 3 BR, 2 BA, 1556 heated sq ft home offering: Hardwoods in common areas & owner's suite, vaulted ceilings, breakfast nook, formal dining room, & spacious living room with gas fireplace. Screen porch, deck & level .53 acre lot. Convenient to I-40 & 321!
3871 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,556 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $149,650 on Jun 30, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $321,800, with a rent estimate of $1,912/month.

Home Details for 3871 River Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowave
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 30, 2014
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2221919
Sold
$149,650
Apr 15, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$152,000
Aug 18, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$156,000

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

Around this home

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 3871 River Rd

  • What is 3871 River Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3871 River Rd in Hickory, NC is $321,800.
  • What is the price history for 3871 River Rd?
    3871 River Rd in Hickory, NC last sold for $149,650 in June 2014.
  • 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.
  • Does 3871 River Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3871 River Rd in Hickory, NC has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 3871 River Rd?
    The lot at 3871 River Rd in Hickory, NC is about 0.53 acres (23,086 sq ft).

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