98 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
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OFF MARKET

98 Valley Rd
Hickory, NC 28601

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,740 sqft (on 0.65 acres)

$372,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,163/mo*
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$372,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,163/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,740 sqft
(on 0.65 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 98 Valley Rd.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.65 acres
Living Area
2,740 sqft
Price/Sqft
$136
Parking
Garage

About this House

BUYER'S REMORSE IS YOUR GAIN! Great opportunity for a buyer wanting to earn a good amount of sweat equity with this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on over 1/2 lot with POOL! Pump has been recently serviced and ready to go. Home features a HUGE family room, updated kitchen with lot's of cabinets, a massive walk-in pantry, dining area with built-ins. You have 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs and in the basement, a fourth bedroom or possible extra den area that opens to the pool, as well as another bathroom, a smaller office area and laundry. Out back is a covered patio perfect for relaxing on those hot days. Call for your personal showing today.
98 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC 28601 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,740 sqft single-family home built in 1972. It last sold for $148,000 on Oct 31, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $372,900, with a rent estimate of $3,001/month.

Home Details for 98 Valley Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: Wood, Brick
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.65 acres

Price History for 98 Valley Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2018$148,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3409018
09/19/2018$155,000PendingAgent Provided
09/10/2018$155,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/28/2018$165,000PendingAgent Provided
08/19/2018$165,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
07/13/2018$165,000PendingAgent Provided
07/02/2018$165,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/08/2017$155,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/24/2017$155,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/19/2017$159,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/08/2017$169,900PriceChange
N/A
03/06/2017$177,000PriceChange
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02/02/2017$179,900PriceChange
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02/01/2017$185,000PriceChange
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01/16/2017$179,900PriceChange
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01/14/2017$185,000PriceChange
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01/09/2017$179,900PriceChange
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01/06/2017$185,000PriceChange
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11/21/2016$179,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/14/2016$185,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/11/2006$100,000Sold
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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$2,005
Assessment$282,328
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 98 Valley Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
114 Joe Teague Rd, Hickory, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$315,000
01/30/26
3
3
3,134
286 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$320,000
04/24/26
3
3
2,258
109 Joe Teague Rd, Hickory, NC
0.07
Single-Family Home
$395,000
08/13/25
4
3
3,053
536 Shiloh Church Rd, Hickory, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$385,000
11/19/25
4
3.5
2,709
554 Wildlife Access Rd, Hickory, NC
0.15
Single-Family Home
$252,000
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,780
315 Skyline Rd, Hickory, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$450,000
01/30/26
4
3
2,677
235 Havenhurst Rd, Taylorsville, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$329,900
04/22/26
3
2.5
1,964
86 Sharon Valley Dr, Hickory, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$415,000
03/25/26
3
3.5
2,366
190 Moretz Ct, Hickory, NC
0.26
Single-Family Home
$460,000
05/15/26
3
2.5
2,007
165 Northwest Rd, Hickory, NC
0.37
Single-Family Home
$375,000
06/12/26
3
2
2,253

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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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Frequently asked questions about 98 Valley Rd

  • What is 98 Valley Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 98 Valley Rd in Hickory, NC is $372,900.
  • What is the price history for 98 Valley Rd?
    98 Valley Rd in Hickory, NC last sold for $148,000 in October 2018.
  • Is Hickory a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hickory is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hickory?
    The median sale price in Hickory is $303K. That is down $8.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 98 Valley Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 98 Valley Rd in Hickory, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 98 Valley Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 98 Valley Rd in Hickory, NC has a pool.