Front porch - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
street view - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
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kitchen - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
laundry in kitchen - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bathroom - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
water heater in bathroom - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
hallway - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bedroom 1 of 3 - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bedroom 1 of 3 - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bedroom 1 of 3 - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bedroom 2 of 3 - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
living room - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
living room - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
bedroom 3 of 3 - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
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back porch - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
back porch - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
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large back yard - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
Back porch - 204 Shelby Street, Hickory
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$135,000

204 Shelby Street
Hickory, NC 28602
Listed by Nicole Palmer · Realty Executives of Hickory
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,139 sqft
Year built
1918

About this home

Opportunity near Lake Rhodhiss with plenty of potential. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers one-level living with 1,139 square feet and a classic covered front porch that adds to the home’s welcoming feel. Inside, the layout is functional and straightforward, with laundry located in the kitchen and a spacious backyard offering room to enjoy the outdoors on approximately .61 acres. A rear covered porch provides additional outdoor space for relaxing or storage. Built in 1918, the home has seen updates over the years and is ready for its next chapter. This home is conveniently located near Lake Rhodhiss in the coveted Ray Childer's school district. This is an affordable opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property, or for investors to grab a deal. Short sale subject to bank approval.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4380566
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Pacific Mills
Status
Active
Days on market
109
On market date
May 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
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
Ray Childers Elementary
1.24 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
460
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Burke County Schools
Middle
Heritage Middle
8.3 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
512
Student:teacher ratio
17.1:1
District
Burke County Schools
High
Burke Middle College
14.65 mi away · Grades 11-12
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
128
Student:teacher ratio
42.7:1
District
Burke 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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 109 days -- 3 fewer days than Hickory's current average of 112 days.
For reference, the median list price across 503 active listings in Hickory right now is $299,900.

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$27,000 down
$108,000 loan
Principal & interest$700
Property tax (est.)$113
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 28, 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.