$28,000
About this home
Excellent opportunity to own a 1.8-acre corner lot in Hickory, NC, offering generous space, flexible layout potential, and approximately 720 feet of road frontage along Old Shelby Road. Electricity is nearby, and public water and sewer may be available in the area, but buyers should verify utility availability, connection requirements, and intended use with the proper providers. The corner positioning and extensive frontage provide strong visibility, convenient access, and added flexibility for a future homesite or long-term investment. Located in the 28602 area of Hickory, this property offers a balance of residential surroundings and everyday convenience, with access to shopping, dining, schools, services, and major routes nearby. Hickory continues to be known for its affordability, growing economy, and convenient location along the I-40 corridor. The area is supported by a diverse employment base that includes manufacturing, healthcare, education, public service, logistics, and expanding business sectors. Catawba County also benefits from regional access to I-40, I-77, and I-85, helping connect residents to larger job markets and business hubs across the Southeast. Families and residents can enjoy Hickory's local parks, trails, restaurants, downtown amenities, community events, and nearby recreation, including Lake Hickory and the foothills of western North Carolina. Downtown Hickory offers retail shops, dining, offices, entertainment venues, community theater, and walkable public spaces. With convenient access to nearby communities such as Newton, Conover, Hildebran, Morganton, Lenoir, Statesville, and Charlotte, this lot offers a great combination of space, access, and location in one of western North Carolina's established growth areas.
Property details
- MLS #
- 100585966
- Property type
- Residential Lot
- Subdivision
- Not In Subdivision
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 99
- On market date
- July 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1.8 acres
Location
Get directions →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).
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Hickory, from live MLS data.
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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.