Hickory, NC · 251 active listings

28601 Real Estate

Homes for sale in ZIP code 28601, covering parts of Hickory and Nebo. Live MLS listings, recent sales, and market stats for this ZIP, refreshed daily.

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ZIP 28601 market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for ZIP 28601, refreshed nightly.

Median list price
$342,500
Median sale price (12mo)
$290,000
Avg. days on market
136 days
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Year over year
+5.5%

Currently for sale in 28601

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Recently sold in 28601

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

Sold 5 days ago
$185,000
Listed at $165,000
Hickory, 28601
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,401 sqft
Sold 5 days ago
$210,000
Listed at $195,000
Hickory, 28601
Sold 5 days ago
$890,000
Listed at $925,000
Hickory, 28601
4 bd·2.5 ba·4,404 sqft
Sold 5 days ago
$34,500
Hickory, 28601
Sold 5 days ago
$162,000
Listed at $179,000
Hickory, 28601
3 bd·2 ba·1,200 sqft
Sold 6 days ago
$18,000
Listed at $20,000
Hickory, 28601

Popular neighborhoods in 28601

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for ZIP 28601'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).

60
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks1
Schools5
Transit stops18
Pharmacies4

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
W M Jenkins Elementary
0.86 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
260
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Hickory City Schools
Middle
Northview Middle
0.06 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
502
Student:teacher ratio
15.7:1
District
Hickory City Schools
High
Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School
1.75 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

Commute from Hickory

Real drive time from Hickory's center to Downtown Charlotte.

65 min
typical drive time
59.0 mi
distance
68 min
with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Hickory, from Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport.

Clear
79°F
Clear

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ZIP 28601 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28601 right now?+

There are currently 251 active listings in ZIP 28601, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28601?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28601 is $342,500. Homes are spending an average of 136 days on market.

Is ZIP 28601's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28601 have risen 5.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28601?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28601 are none, Catawba Springs, Olivers Landing.

What schools serve ZIP 28601?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28601's center are W M Jenkins Elementary, Northview Middle, Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28601 walkable?+

ZIP 28601's center has a walkability score of 60 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28601?+

The typical drive from Hickory's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 65 minutes (59.0 miles).

Listing data provided by Triad MLS, Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 4 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.