Welcome home! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Look at those wide sidewalks! Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Right front of home and driveway - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Front of home - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Front of home - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Rocking chair front porch - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
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Living Room and entry - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Living Room - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Living Room - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Living Room, sitting area and entry - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Living Room - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
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Kitchen - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Kitchen - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Kitchen - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
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Primary Bedroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Primary Bedroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Primary Bedroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bathroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bathroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bathroom - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
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Bedroom 2 - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bedroom 2 - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bedroom 2 - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bedroom 3 - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Bedroom 3 - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Patio perfect for entertaining and relaxing! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Patio - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Garden and yard - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Yard - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Beautiful privacy fencing around the entire back yard! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Storage Shed - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Done for you landscaping! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Just look at the yard! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Corner lot! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Perfection top to bottom! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
Easy access to downtown Hickory! - 448 1st Street SW, Hickory
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$279,999

448 1st Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602
Listed by Naomi Race · Real Broker, LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,449 sqft
Year built
1938

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated bungalow-style home in Hickory, offering classic charm with modern convenience and truly move-in-ready appeal! Situated on a desirable corner lot, this home has been completely updated and thoughtfully maintained, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a low-maintenance property. Major updates include a new roof in 2022, new HVAC system in 2023, and new water heater in 2025. The interior has been freshly painted throughout, creating a clean, bright, and welcoming atmosphere. Step outside and you’ll appreciate the completely landscaped yard, designed for easy maintenance and year-round curb appeal. Decorative fencing in the front adds character, while privacy fencing surrounds the backyard, creating a comfortable and private outdoor space. Pull-through gates provide convenient access to the property, while a storage shed and tons of additional storage space offer plenty of room for tools, equipment, and belongings. Location is another standout feature! Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance of downtown Hickory, where you can take advantage of a wonderful selection of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and local attractions—all just minutes from your front door. With its charming bungalow style, extensive updates, attractive landscaping, corner-lot location, and easy-to-maintain exterior, this home truly checks all the boxes. Completely updated, low maintenance, and move-in ready—just unpack and start enjoying all that downtown

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4424282
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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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
Longview Elementary
1.14 mi away · Grades 3-5
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
317
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Hickory City Schools
Middle
Grandview Middle
1.62 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
1.28 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).

75
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
11.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks8
Schools5
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 110 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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$56,000 down
$223,999 loan
Principal & interest$1,453
Property tax (est.)$233
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 15, 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.