1878 Old Shelby Road - 1878 Old Shelby Road, Hickory
1878 Aerial with I-40 - 1878 Old Shelby Road, Hickory
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$299,000

1878 Old Shelby Road
Hickory, NC 28602
Listed by Chris Spencer · Realty Executives of Hickory
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About this home

Prime commercial opportunity in Hickory’s Longview District! This 1.900-acre property offers the potential for two entrances on Old Shelby and on Sweet Bay offers city water and sewer, excellent visibility, and convenient access just off I-40. The property is located just down the street from the city of Hickory's expanding Henry River park featuring river access and the most soccer fields in the area. Zoned C-4, Highway Business/Highway Commercial, the property is intended to accommodate vehicle-oriented commercial corridors, including retail stores, service businesses, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial uses. Its convenient location and access to major transportation routes make this an excellent opportunity for a variety of commercial development possibilities. An older building and shed are located on the property but are not salvageable and are not included in the value or purchase price. Property is being offered for the land, location, and commercial development potential. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, utilities, and development requirements.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4413204
Property type
Unimproved Commercial
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Status
Active
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On market date
September 23, 2026
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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
Southwest Primary
0.42 mi away · Grades -1-2
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
328
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Hickory City Schools
Middle
Grandview Middle
3.39 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
4.28 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).

23
Car-dependent
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EPA National Walkability Index
7.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
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Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 110 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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$59,800 down
$239,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,551
Property tax (est.)$249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 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.