$1,600,000
About this home
Historic Downtown Hickory Commercial Building For Sale Prime Downtown Location | 23,065 SF | Development Opportunity This stunning commercial building, located at the corner of 1st Avenue and 2nd Street NW in Downtown Hickory, is now available for sale. Offering approximately 23,065 square feet of space, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, developers, and business owners looking to establish a presence in the heart of downtown. The building features 10–26-foot ceilings, multiple offices, a full kitchen, gorgeous large windows, and ample storage space on the lower level. Its attractive layout and versatile interior make it well-suited for a variety of commercial uses and redevelopment concepts. Located within the new Downtown Social District, the property is conveniently situated near many popular businesses and attractions around Union Square. City parking is available nearby, providing added convenience for customers, employees, and visitors. Property Highlights Approximately 23,065 square feet of commercial space Prime corner location at 1st Avenue and 2nd Street NW Downtown Hickory location near Union Square 10–26-foot ceilings Multiple offices and a full kitchen Gorgeous large windows Ample lower-level storage space Brand-new roof installed in 2021 Located in the Downtown Social District Convenient nearby city parking Development Opportunity The owner began developing a Town Hall Food Center concept within the building and added a wet sprinkler system. Architectural plans for the proposed development are available, offering a valuable starting point for an investor or developer interested in transforming this property into a vibrant food hall or other destination-oriented commercial project. With its excellent downtown location, flexible interior space, and redevelopment potential, this property offers a rare opportunity to own and develop a prominent commercial building in Downtown Hickory. Contact us today for additional information, architectural plans, and to schedule a private showing.
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4352275
- Property type
- Free Standing Store
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 176
- On market date
- March 1, 2026
- Stories
- 2
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.0:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Hickory's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 14, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.