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$442,750

Hickory, NC 28602
Listed by Dana Gibson · Realty Executives of Hickory
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About this home

Prime Location with Endless Potential – 3.85 Acres on Short Road Location, Location, Location! This 3.85-acre parcel, currently zoned Residential (R-20), offers a rare opportunity in a highly desirable area. Nestled on Short Road, just off Startown Road, this property boasts exceptional access to major highways including I-40, Hwy 70, Hwy 321, Hwy 16, and Hwy 127. Enjoy the convenience of being minutes from CVCC, Target, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and a wide array of shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, invest in future development, or secure land in a rapidly growing corridor, this centrally located acreage delivers. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of prime real estate in the heart of it all!

Property details

MLS #
CAR4292622
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
148
On market date
August 15, 2025
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Location

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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Blackburn Elementary
6.04 mi away · Grades 0-6
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
526
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Catawba County Schools
Middle
Jacobs Fork Middle
7.24 mi away · Grades 7-8
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
493
Student:teacher ratio
17.6:1
District
Catawba County Schools
High
Challenger Early College High
0.28 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
344
Student:teacher ratio
26.5:1
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).

36
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
38 / 100
Restaurants & cafes13
Grocery stores1
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops1
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 148 days -- 18 more days than Hickory's current average of 130 days.
For reference, the median list price across 370 active listings in Hickory right now is $326,945.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,816/mo
$88,550 down
$354,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,297
Property tax (est.)$369
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated January 11, 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.