$499,900
About this home
Lakefront Cottage for Sale on Lake Hickory ______ Waterfront Living Made Easy – Your Private Escape Awaits _________ Nestled right on the water's edge, this charming lake cottage offers the perfect blend of tranquil retreat and convenient access. Whether you're dreaming of quiet mornings watching the sunrise or evenings entertaining guests with lake views as your backdrop, this home delivers peaceful waterfront living without the hassle. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits directly on the lake with a nearly flat lot that makes an easy walk to your private dock. Forget navigating steep hills or winding paths—the short, level path from your front door means you'll spend less time trekking and more time enjoying the water. Inside, you'll find two cozy fireplaces to warm cold evenings on the lake—one equipped with convenient gas logs for effortless ambiance and another traditional wood-burning fireplace for those classic crackling fire moments. The standout feature is undoubtedly the oversized screen porch overlooking the serene lake. Prepare to fall in love with this space—it's the kind of place where morning coffee turns into sunset cocktails by evening. Many homeowners find themselves spending most of their time out here, and this cottage is no exception. While you live on the lake, you're still just minutes from downtown Hickory. Dining, boutique shopping, and essential services including medical offices are all within quick reach when you need them. This rare combination of secluded waterfront tranquility and practical accessibility makes this property ideal for retirees seeking low-maintenance lake life, weekend getaway enthusiasts, or first-time waterfront buyers who prioritize views and simplicity.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4417557
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 39
- On market date
- August 25, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- 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
- 260
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.0:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Hickory, from live MLS data.
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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.