494 17th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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494 17th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,456 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$292,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,674/mo*
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$292,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,674/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,456 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Lenoir Rhyne University is within walking distance of this well maintained ranch across from Hampton Heightâs Golf Course. Spacious front porch to enjoy seasonal rocking chair comfort. Floor plan is a split three bedroom plan with a cathedral ceiling, large great room/dining area with sliding doors to deck/rear yard. Kitchen is spacious with ample maple cabinets, hard surface counter tops, gas range, large window over sink with view of fenced, level real yard for play and great sunny corner for a garden. The large windows in this house provides a feeling of never being closed in yet enjoying the outdoors while indoors! Recreation, shopping, arts is conveniently located to this attractive ranch.
494 17th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,456 sqft single-family home built in 1984. It last sold for $136,000 on Jun 16, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $292,400, with a rent estimate of $1,955/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 494 17th Ave NE

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Other
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 494 17th Ave NE

DatePriceEventSource
06/16/2016$136,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3162333
04/01/2016$144,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/01/1993$85,000Sold
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Market trends in Hickory

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$312K
$20.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
Price per sq ft
$182
$0MoM
Available listings
336
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,124
Assessment$247,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 494 17th Ave NE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
489 14th Avenue Dr NE, Hickory, NC
0.03
Single-Family Home
$267,500
03/06/26
2
2
1,183
1748 4th Street Ct NE, Hickory, NC
0.20
Single-Family Home
$304,900
11/21/25
3
2
1,611
457 17th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.17
Single-Family Home
$326,900
05/13/26
3
2
1,772
1411 5th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC
0.10
Single-Family Home
$279,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,183
1072 5th St NE, Hickory, NC
0.42
Single-Family Home
$280,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,579
1050 3rd Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC
0.53
Single-Family Home
$140,000
04/15/26
3
1.5
1,056
390 15th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$254,233
08/13/25
4
2
1,644
411 20th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.51
Single-Family Home
$165,000
08/29/25
4
2
1,777
1940 12th St NE, Hickory, NC
0.48
Single-Family Home
$305,700
08/01/25
3
2
1,740
597 12th Ave NE #23-25, Hickory, NC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$342,000
12/02/25
3
2
1,827

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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

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 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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