Single Family Residence at 1606 Poplar Street NW, Lenoir
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Living Room - 1606 Poplar Street NW, Lenoir
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$179,000

1606 Poplar Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Listed by Bryan Heyl · Realty Executives of Hickory
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,370 sqft
Year built
1951

About this home

Charming bungalow near downtown Lenoir. This single-level home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and nearly 1,400 square feet of comfortable living space. Step inside to a spacious living room fitted with wood floors and lots of natural light—perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. There is a separate dining area off of the kitchen as well as a 3rd bedroom, which is currently being used as a den adding really nice extra space. Enjoy the inviting side porch overlooking the spacious side yard. With just over an acre, this property is truly a rare find this close to town! It will provide the space and privacy you’ve been looking for. A detached one-car garage offers additional storage or a potential workshop. Charming, functional, and sitting on a great lot, this home is one you won’t want to miss!!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4325750
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
304
On market date
December 4, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
West Lenoir Elementary
0.12 mi away · Grades 3-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
133
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
Middle
Gamewell Middle
3.63 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
502
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
High
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
5.41 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
204
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Caldwell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Lenoir'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).

49
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
65 / 100
Restaurants & cafes16
Grocery stores0
Parks2
Schools5
Transit stops0
Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Lenoir, from live MLS data.

On the market 304 days -- 63 more days than Lenoir's current average of 241 days.
For reference, the median list price across 424 active listings in Lenoir right now is $213,700.

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$35,800 down
$143,200 loan
Principal & interest$929
Property tax (est.)$149
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 21 days ago.

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.