Hickory, NC

This Hickory NC Area Real Estate Market Report covers the entire county of Catawba and includes only single-family homes (stick-built, condos and townhouses). All types of mobile and modular housing has been excluded as well as all raw land and commercial properties. All data comes from the Catawba Valley MLS.

In January 2010, there was 167 properties listed and 43 properties sold in Hickory, NC.

The average list price of the homes that sold was $146,710.

The average sold price of the homes was $139,525 with an average days on market (DOM) of 160.

In January 2009, there was 154 properties listed and 45 properties sold in Hickory, NC

The average list price of the homes that sold was $133,815.

The average sold price of the homes was $122,980 with an average days on market (DOM) of 143.

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Lake Hickory was created in 1927 with the completion of the Oxford Dam. The dam parallels the NC Highway 16 bridge over the Catawba River between I-40 and Taylorsville. Lake Hickory was named after the nearby city of the same name. The lake covers almost 4,223 acres with 105 miles of shoreline. Full pond elevation is 935 feet. Lake Hickory has so much to offer with recreation, beautiful views, and peaceful tranquility.

Beautiful Home in NE Hickory with a Basement

741 41st Avenue Drive NE, Hickory NC 28601

MLS #9550769 $205,000

Come check out this super home in NE Hickory. The living room features gleaming hardwood floors and a gas fireplace. The dining room also has hardwood floors and opens to a screened in porch that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. The kitchen has stainless appliances and a breakfast bar.

The master bedroom is on the main floor and features a large walk in closet, double sinks, and separate tub/shower. Two nice sized bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs.

The finished walkout basement features a large family room with a bar area and high ceilings which is perfect for entertaining. Two additional rooms are used as a playroom and exercise room.

This basement could be configured as an in-law suite. The bar area is rough plumbed to be easily converted to a kitchenette. There is a full bath and one of the rooms could be used as a bedroom.

The home is beautiful and ready for you to move right in.

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SCHOOLS:
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Arndt Middle School
St. Stephens High School

WHO: Catawba Science Center - Science After Dark series for adults

WHAT: Organic Gardening Workshop

WHERE: Planetarium Building at Catawba Science Center

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 16 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $8 CSC members and $10 nonmembers

It may be cold, but it's not too soon to start planning this summer's vegetable garden.

As part of its Science After Dark series for adults, in Hickory will present an Organic Gardening Workshop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the planetarium building.

Learn the basics of organic gardening - benefits, myths and helpful products. Plan a garden veggie patch and make a starter vermicompost bin to use at home.

The interactive and informative workshop will be led by Judy Sigmon, CSC educator, and Kelly Groves, environment and natural resources agent with NC Cooperative Extension.

Cost to attend the Organic Gardening Workshop is $8 CSC members and $10 nonmembers. Includes hors d'oeuvres. Beer and wine available by donation.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call (828) 322-8169 to reserve your space today.

More information at www.CatawbaScience.org.

Science After Dark, a series of social and educational programs for adults, is sponsored by 95.7 The Ride, Focus Newspaper and The Best of Beers, LLC.

CSC admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youth (3 to 18), seniors (62+), active military and college students with current ID. Admission is free for CSC members and children under 3. Planetarium show tickets are $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. Combo admission and planetarium tickets are available.

More information at (828) 322-8169 or www.CatawbaScience.org Catawba Science Center is a nonprofit science and technology museum in the Western Piedmont with traveling exhibits, a digital planetarium theater and North Carolina's only marine touch pool with live sharks and stingrays.

CSC is funded in part by the United Arts Fund of Catawba County and is located in the Arts and Science Center of Catawba Valley, on the SALT Block, 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory.

WANTED: GUITAR HEROS TO ROCK THE DOME

Slots Available for Guitar Hero Tournament at Catawba Science Center

Give the Gift of Rock

The battle continues at Catawba Science Center in Hickory, where there are still slots available to compete in the Guitar Hero Tournament through Jan. 21.

Competitors can rock out on the dome in Millholland Planetarium in front fans - virtual and alive, while they compete at one of two levels in the Guitar Hero video game - hard or expert. Each 20-minute block includes three songs.

Cost to rock is $5 per 20-minute time slot for CSC members and $8 per 20-minute time slot for nonmembers. Prizes will be awarded to the players with the highest score at each level.

Tournament time slots vary so call for availability and reserve your space today.Pre-registration is required. Rules, registration and ticket information are at (828) 322-8169 and CatawbaScience.org.

Laser Guitar Hero

Science After Dark presents graphics and songs from the popular video game, Guitar Hero, during a laser light show on the dome in Millholland Planetarium on Jan. 22 & 23 at Catawba Science Center.

Songs include Weezer's My Name is Jonas, Alice Cooper's School's Out, Helicopter by Bloc Party and The Hand That Feeds by Nine Inch Nails.

Show times are 7, 8:30 & 10 p.m. on both nights.

Tickets are $5 for CSC members and $8 for nonmembers.

Seats are limited. Please call and purchase tickets in advance at (828) 322-8169.

Science After Dark, a series of social and intellectual programs for adults, is sponsored by 95.7 The Ride, featuring online ticket giveaways at 957theride.com, FOCUS newspaper and The Best of Beers, LLC.

Catawba Science Center is a nonprofit science and technology museum in the Western Piedmont with traveling exhibits, a digital planetarium theater and North Carolina's only marine touch pool with live sharks and stingrays. Learn more at CatawbaScience.org.

CSC is funded in part by the United Arts Fund of Catawba County and is located in the Arts and Science Center of Catawba Valley, on the SALT Block, 243 3rd Avenue NE, Hickory.