3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
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SOLD
MAY 27, 2026

3897 River Rd
Hickory, NC 28602

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$92,610

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
$93/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $595/mo*
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$92,610

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
$93/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $595/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.37 acres
Living Area
1,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$93/sqft

About this House

CUTE, CLEAN & COZY describe this 3BR, 1BA bungalow~ Enjoy rocking on your covered front porch or sitting on your back deck~ Features: NEW HVAC system, all NEW windows, NEW carpet, fresh paint, partial updated plumbing & electric, & home has a lifetime metal roof! This home is approx 1 mile off of 321 & is conveniently located to I-40~ Enjoy the low taxes & payment would be cheaper than rent! You will enjoy the large shady back yard w/ mature trees great for those spring/summer cookouts!
3897 River Rd, Hickory, NC 28602 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $92,610 on May 27, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,300, with a rent estimate of $1,471/month.

Home Details for 3897 River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Linoleum Vinyl

Property Information

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: Vinyl

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $93/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price History for 3897 River Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/27/2026$92,610Sold
N/A
07/17/2017$95,660Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3264260
05/15/2017$79,900PendingAgent Provided
05/08/2017$79,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/20/2017$84,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/27/2017$99,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/01/2016$29,518Sold
N/A
05/06/2016$19,250PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/05/2016$0PriceChange
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04/14/2016$19,250PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/06/2016$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/18/2015$0ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/29/2015$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Hickory

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$303K
$8.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$180
$2MoM
Available listings
342
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$728
Assessment$150,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3897 River Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1238 Pennwood Dr, Hickory, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$347,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,528
1257 Canseco Ln, Hickory, NC
0.26
Single-Family Home
$200,000
06/01/26
3
3
1,393
3808 River Rd, Hickory, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$370,000
10/29/25
3
2
1,755
1276 Hidden Creek Cir, Hickory, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$308,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,400
3795 River Rd, Hickory, NC
0.22
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,500
1100 Hidden Creek Ct, Hickory, NC
0.11
Single-Family Home
$344,000
08/28/25
3
2.5
1,731
3884 Snider Cir, Hickory, NC
0.26
Single-Family Home
$316,500
12/05/25
3
2.5
1,585
1270 Berra Pl, Hickory, NC
0.04
Single-Family Home
$360,000
05/05/26
3
2.5
1,739
3781 Serenity Dr, Hickory, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$370,000
09/17/25
3
2.5
2,206

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Assigned Schools

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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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