Single Family Residence at 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Living Room - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Living Room - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Living Room/Office - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Living Room/Office - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Living Room/Office: AI Decorated changes office to dining area - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Dining Room between kitchen and living room - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Dining Room: AI Decorated - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Breakfast area - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Beautifully updated kitchen - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Beautifully updated kitchen - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Beautifully updated kitchen - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Beautifully updated kitchen - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Breakfast area: AI Decorated - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Primary Suite: large closet - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Wide hallway - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Bedroom 2 - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Bedroom 2: AI decorated - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Bedroom 3 - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Bedroom 3: AI Decorated - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Bedroom 3: AI Decorated a an office - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths on Main - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths on Main - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths on Main - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Main Level Laundry - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level room 1 - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level room 1: AI Decorated as art studio - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level full bath - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level room 2 - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level room 2: AI Decorated - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level room 2 - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level hallway - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Upper level hallway - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Entrance to Backyard - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Large backyard - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
Patio - stairs lead to Kitchen & Breakfast Area - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
floorplan - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
floorplan - 317 8th Street NW, Hickory
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$499,900

317 8th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Listed by Paul Carswell · RE/MAX A-Team
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,679 sqft
Year built
1941

About this home

Main-Level Living in Downtown Hickory’s Oakwood District Thoughtfully redesigned with stylish updates and inviting living spaces, this beautifully renovated home blends timeless character with modern comfort in one of Hickory’s most established neighborhoods. The main level features an open-concept living area and home office filled with natural light, a formal dining room, and an updated kitchen with island seating and a casual breakfast area. The spacious primary suite offers a tray ceiling, luxurious en-suite bath, and generous closet space, while two additional main-level bedrooms share a beautifully updated tiled bath. Upstairs, two bright guest bedrooms with hardwood flooring, abundant natural light, and generous closet space are complemented by a full bath with designer tile and tub/shower combination. Outdoor living includes a classic covered rocking chair front porch, attached carport, spacious rear porch, and a level fenced backyard ideal for entertaining, pets, or gardening. Located between Downtown Hickory and the emerging OLLE Art District, this home offers convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, parks, trails, pottery studios, and Hickory’s growing arts and cultural scene. The nearby Crafting Hickory Initiative continues to expand the city’s connected greenway and trail system throughout the area. Enjoy convenient access to Lake Hickory, Downtown Hickory events, the Hickory Crawdads, the Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory Regional Airport, and major routes connecting to the greater Charlotte region. Whether you’re searching for charm, functionality, or walkable city living — this home delivers a rare opportunity in the heart of Hickory.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4361363
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
165
On market date
March 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3
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
Oakwood Elementary
0.4 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
315
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Hickory City Schools
Middle
Grandview Middle
2.53 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
426
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Hickory City Schools
High
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
1.19 mi away · Grades 6-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
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).

58
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
80 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks4
Schools1
Transit stops13
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 165 days -- 53 more days than Hickory's current average of 112 days.
For reference, the median list price across 502 active listings in Hickory right now is $300,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$99,980 down
$399,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,594
Property tax (est.)$417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 22, 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.