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$399,900

5562 Clearlake Drive
Hickory, NC 28601
Listed by Randy Sain · Sain & Co. Real Estate, LLC
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,597 sqft
Year built
1977

About this home

Located in the desirable Northlakes neighborhood, this classic A-frame home offers the charm and privacy of a mountain retreat with Lake Hickory access, a community dock, and picnic area just across the street—all while being just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and everything Hickory has to offer. Surrounded by mature trees, you'll love the soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, beautiful bamboo hardwood floors, warm wood finishes, and the bright, open feel created by the large sliding glass doors and high windows. The spacious great room is anchored by a freestanding fireplace and flows into the dining area before opening onto a large back deck overlooking the peaceful wooded backyard—the ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain family and friends, or simply relax.. The spacious great room, complete with a freestanding fireplace, flows into the dining area and opens onto a large back deck overlooking the peaceful wooded backyard—the ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain family and friends, or simply relax. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, a cozy loft sitting area overlooks the great room and creates a wonderful spot for reading, relaxing, or simply taking in the view below. The upper level also features a spacious primary bedroom and a full bath. Downstairs, the basement provides plenty of storage along with a partially finished flex space that's ideal for a home office, bonus room, workout space, or man cave. This home has been exceptionally well maintained, with the current owner replacing the roof, septic system, HVAC system, hot water heater, and major appliances during their ownership, giving the next owner peace of mind. If you've been looking for a home with character, privacy, and a setting that feels like a getaway without giving up the convenience of city living, you'll want to see this one for yourself.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4407359
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Northlakes
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
July 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
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
Granite Falls Elementary
4.48 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
571
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
Middle
Granite Falls Middle
4.44 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
558
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
High
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
8.77 mi away · Grades 9-12
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
204
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Caldwell 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).

29
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
30 / 100
Restaurants & cafes8
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 109 fewer days than Hickory's current average of 110 days.
For reference, the median list price across 505 active listings in Hickory right now is $299,999.

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Est. monthly payment
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$79,980 down
$319,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,075
Property tax (est.)$333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 24, 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.