970 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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UNDER CONTRACT
0.98 ACRES

$390,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,798 sqft (on 0.98 acres)

970 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Est. Mortgage $2,348/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1971
0.98 acre lot
$139/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 970 23rd Ave NE.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Motivated Seller. Spacious 5 Bedroom 3 Full Bath with 2 Car Garage on almost 1 Acre on land with lots of Privacy.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Choon Kim
Premier South
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4385479
Also Listed on Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 970 23rd Ave NE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2798 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, RefrigeratorLaundry: InsideRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Circular Driveway,Attached Garage,Garage on Main Level
Pool
Pool: Above Ground, Fenced
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: County Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2798 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 49Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick FullNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3713063976800000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $390,000Price Per Sqft: $139

Active Status

MLS Status: Under Contract-No Show

Location

Direction & Address
City: HickoryCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Clyde CampbellJr High / Middle School: Harry M ArndtHigh School: St. Stephens

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4385479

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2798 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.98 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4385479Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttribution Contact: TheCKRealEstate@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2798

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Market trends in Hickory

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$319K
$3.82KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$177
$2MoM
Available listings
381
10MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1520 21st Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.28
Single-Family Home
$280,000
03/12/26
4
2
2,198
1250 21st Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.19
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$375,000
06/09/26
3
3
2,412
1968 12th Street Pl NE, Hickory, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$478,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
2,844
1060 26th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$515,000
10/24/25
4
3
3,003
965 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.06
Single-Family Home
$288,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,685
1337 20th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.31
Single-Family Home
$425,000
12/01/25
4
2.5
2,393
2057 13th St NE, Hickory, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$675,000
02/26/26
4
3
3,087
1230 18th Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$369,900
04/23/26
5
3
2,465
827 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC
0.16
Single-Family Home
$320,000
09/17/26
3
2
1,855

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2205 13th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.01
$22,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
965 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.06
$288,000
3
1.5
1,685
Recently Sold
1354 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.10
$222,800
3
1
1,100
Off Market
2123 13th Street Ct NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.10
$380,400
3
2
1,738
Off Market
2309 13th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.10
$276,900
3
1.5
1,300
Off Market
933 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.12
$383,900
4
2.5
2,712
Off Market
1404 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.15
$205,000
3
2
1,210
Recently Sold
2319 13th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.14
$255,900
3
1.5
1,226
Off Market
800 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.13
$290,400
3
2
2,425
Off Market
2322 13th Street Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.16
$279,900
3
1.5
1,395
Off Market
1388 21st Ave NE #1388, Hickory, NC 28601
0.17
$202,800
1
2.5
1,224
Off Market
1416 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
0.18
$283,100
3
2
1,897
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4385479
Pending
$390,000
Jul 6, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4385479
PriceChange
$390,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 29, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4385479
PriceChange
$400,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 22, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4385479
PriceChange
$410,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4385479
PriceChange
$420,000
Price decreased by 2%

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Frequently asked questions about 970 23rd Ave NE

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 970 23rd Ave NE?
    Based on a $390,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 970 23rd Ave NE in Hickory, NC is approximately $2,400 (about $2,140 principal & interest, $185 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 970 23rd Ave NE compare to homes in Hickory?
    970 23rd Ave NE in Hickory, NC is listed at $390,000, about 22% above the $319K median sale price in Hickory.
  • 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 homes for sale in Hickory, NC.
  • What are the closest schools to 970 23rd Ave NE?
    The closest schools to 970 23rd Ave NE in Hickory, NC are Clyde Campbell Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Harry M Arndt Middle (rated 4/10), Saint Stephens High (Pre-K, rated 7/10).
  • Does 970 23rd Ave NE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 970 23rd Ave NE in Hickory, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 970 23rd Ave NE have a pool?
    Yes, 970 23rd Ave NE in Hickory, NC has a pool.
970 23rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,798 sqft single-family home built in 1971. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID on May 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4385479.