Single Family Residence at 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Stunning Kitchen! - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
Oversized sink, gas range and copper hood - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
Nothing to be changed in this space! - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Ensuite bathroom - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Current use is for home school - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Full Bathroom - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Basement is currently the primary bedroom... - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Wetbar in basement - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Full Bathroom - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Fully fenced back yard - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Oversized garage - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Plenty of parking room! - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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Dining Kitchen - 1690 26th Street NE, Hickory
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$390,000

1690 26th Street NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Listed by Glynis Giles · Keller Williams Unified
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,135 sqft
Year built
1974

About this home

Welcome to this well-maintained brick ranch in the desirable St. Stephens area of NE Hickory! This inviting home offers an open floor plan on the main level with a stunning, updated kitchen featuring a generous wrap-around island that flows seamlessly into the dining area—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Two beautifully updated full bathrooms are also located on the main level. The basement adds incredible versatility and is currently being used as an additional bedroom, complete with its own updated full bathroom and a small butler-style kitchen. This flexible space could easily be transformed into a game room, recreation area, guest suite, or multi-generational living space. Endless possibilities! Enjoy your morning coffee, relax, entertain on the newer rear deck. The brick exterior provides timeless appeal, while the thoughtful updates and excellent maintenance make this home truly move-in ready. Conveniently located near I-40, shopping, banks, gas stations, and a variety of local restaurants, this home offers both comfort and convenience in a great NE Hickory location. Don't miss the opportunity to see all this versatile brick ranch has to offer!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4419006
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Green Acres
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
September 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
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
Saint Stephens Elementary
1.2 mi away · Grades -1-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
722
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Harry M Arndt Middle
2.02 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.7
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
652
Student:teacher ratio
19.2:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Challenger Early College High
3.42 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
344
Student:teacher ratio
26.5:1
District
Catawba County 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).

52
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
82 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores5
Parks0
Schools4
Transit stops2
Pharmacies4

Market position

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

On the market 44 days -- 67 fewer days than Hickory's current average of 111 days.
For reference, the median list price across 507 active listings in Hickory right now is $299,999.

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$78,000 down
$312,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,024
Property tax (est.)$325
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 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.