3897 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
OFF MARKET

$40,177

Tax assessed value
  • 1 Bed
  • 2 Baths
  • 896 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

3897 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3842 Dowell St, Hickory, NC
0.12
Single-Family Home
$229,945
03/31/26
2
1.5
1,396
3933 Old Brittain Rd, Hickory, NC
0.14
Single-Family Home
$330,000
03/20/26
3
3
1,884
404 4th St SW, Hildebran, NC
0.57
Single-Family Home
$69,000
01/21/26
3
2
1,232
2950 US Highway 70, Connelly Springs, NC
0.75
Single-Family Home
$230,000
10/28/25
3
2
1,092
2944 US Highway 70 Hwy, Connelly Springs, NC
0.78
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/26/26
3
1.5
1,273
2944 US Highway 70, Connelly Springs, NC
0.79
Single-Family Home
$250,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,344
3704 Berry Rd, Connelly Springs, NC
0.98
Single-Family Home
$7,500
07/08/26
1
1
600
8605 Old State Highway 10, Hickory, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$3,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,514
3558 Sunset Grill St, Connelly Springs, NC
0.82
Single-Family Home
$196,400
09/11/25
2
1
896
103 1st Ave NW, Hildebran, NC
1.09
Single-Family Home
$247,000
06/02/26
3
2
1,052

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3848 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
0.10
$89,400
2
2
-
Off Market
3970 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
0.08
$87,700
2
2
960
Off Market
3842 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$229,945
2
1.5
1,396
Recently Sold
3893 Old Brittain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$212,300
3
1.5
1,120
Off Market
3901 Old Brittain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.12
$189,700
3
2
1,370
Off Market
3933 Old Brittain Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
0.14
$330,000
3
3
1,884
Recently Sold
3945 Martin Fish Pond St, Hickory, NC 28602
0.21
$219,700
3
2
1,428
Off Market
8604 Old State Highway 10, Hickory, NC 28602
0.27
$385,800
3
2
1,724
Off Market
8430 Rolling Hills Ave, Hickory, NC 28602
0.26
$273,700
3
2
1,777
Off Market
8417 Rolling Hills Ave, Hickory, NC 28602
0.30
$275,000
3
2.5
1,813
For Sale
3685 Curleys Fish Camp Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
0.38
$182,900
3
1
1,575
Off Market
8617 Sparrow Trl, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
0.40
-
4
2.5
2,757
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1938
0.42 acre lot
896 sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3897 Dowell St, Hickory, NC. 3897 Dowell St is in Hickory, NC and in ZIP code 28602. This property has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and approximately 896 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 1938.
3897 Dowell St, Hickory, NC 28602 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home built in 1938. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $969/month.

Home Details for 3897 Dowell St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2018
$391
$40,177
Home facts updated by county records

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 3897 Dowell St

  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Hickory?
    Residents describe Hickory, NC as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Hickory, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 3897 Dowell St?
    The closest schools to 3897 Dowell St in Hickory, NC are East Burke High (rated 4/10), East Burke Middle (rated 4/10), Hildebran Elementary (Pre-K, rated 6/10).
  • Does 3897 Dowell St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3897 Dowell St in Hickory, NC has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 3897 Dowell St?
    The lot at 3897 Dowell St in Hickory, NC is about 0.42 acres (18,295 sq ft).

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