$299,900
About this home
Charming vintage home in the well-loved Forest Hills subdivision, ideally located near the new Arts District, Aviation & River Walks, Lake Hickory, parks, and tennis courts. This well-kept brick home offers apx 1566 SQFT of heated living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, blending classic character with thoughtful updates. Step inside to a welcoming living room featuring a large window seat framed by built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace—a perfect cozy gathering spot. A separate dining room with chair-rail molding adds traditional charm. The sunroom, complete with built-ins and abundant natural light, opens to a covered rear deck built in 2019, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen includes all appliances purchased in 2019, and the full bath was beautifully renovated in 2019. A standout feature is the extra-large laundry room off the sunroom—offering excellent storage and potential for a future second bath addition. Major updates include: • All windows replaced in 2019 • Front and rear doors replaced in 2019 • HVAC system replaced in May 2026 • Garage door replaced in May 2026 • Roof replaced in 2012 Mostly original hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by some LVP. The exterior is primarily brick with vinyl accents on the rear. The large, level, fenced backyard provides wonderful outdoor space, and an outbuilding remains for additional storage. This home is full of character, lovingly maintained, and situated in one of Hickory’s most established and convenient neighborhoods.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4394943
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Forest Hills
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- June 18, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 2
- 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Hickory City Schools
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 19, 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.