496 17th Avenue Drive Ne

Hickory, NC
$ 394,500 Beds 3 Baths 2.5 Sq 2,079
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Experience modern appeal in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, where thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship shine throughout. The impressive two-story great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a striking stone gas fireplace, custom built-in, and double doors that open to a spacious back deck—perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. The spacious kitchen is designed to inspire, offering abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island, and pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area provides access to a charming, screened porch complete with a skylight, creating the perfect space to enjoy morning coffee or evening gatherings. The main-level primary suite is a private retreat, featuring two closets, an elegant ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, dual vanities, and two skylights that fill the space with natural light. A welcoming foyer and convenient half bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, a cozy loft that can be used as a home office, playroom or reading nook overlooks the great room below, adding both character and functionality. The possibilities are endless! Two spacious secondary bedrooms, each with double closets, share a well-appointed Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Step outside and discover the ultimate outdoor living experience. A fully fenced backyard with spacious deck equipped with a dedicated grilling station provides the perfect setting for cookouts, entertaining guests, or simply relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The detached backyard shed, complete with electricity, offers exceptional versatility with abundant space for lawn equipment, tools, seasonal décor, and hobby supplies. It can also serve as a workshop, art studio, gardening space, or creative retreat. Beyond the deck, the expansive backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor games, recreation, gardening, and gatherings with family and friends, making this outdoor space as functional as it is inviting. 2 car garage with a wall of built in shelves for the ultimate storage space! Perfectly positioned in the highly desirable Viewmont area. Near Downtown Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and daily conveniences, this move-in-ready home combines an unbeatable location with thoughtful features and versatile living spaces, creating an exceptional opportunity for its next owner.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 394,500
  • City
  • Hickory
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • CATAWBA
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Catawba County
  • Lot Size
  • 0.38 Acres
  • Zip
  • 28601
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,079
  • Year Built
  • 1982
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 4422368
Listed By: Nestlewood Realty LLC; miranda@nestlewoodrealty.com
Data Source: Canopy MLS

Features

General

Living Area 2079
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Heat Pump
Appliances Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
Garage Spaces 2
Construction Materials Vinyl
Year Built 1982
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Parcel Number 371305078561
County Catawba
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name Huntington Downs
Garage Y/N Yes
Full Baths 2
High School Hickory
City Hickory
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Acres
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Jenkins
Middle/Junior High School Northview
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
CAR_HOASubjectTo None
Construction Type Site Built
Tax Assessed Value 343200

Interior Features

Fireplace Features Living Room
Basement (Y/N) No
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 2079
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features In Garage
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 3
SqFt Main 1381
SqFt Upper 698
Bedroom 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway,Attached Garage
Water Source City
Lot Size Area 0.38
Foundation Details Crawl Space
Road Surface Type Concrete,Paved
Road Responsibility Publicly Maintained Road
Main Level Garage YN Yes

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Hickory, NC office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Jenkins Elementary School
Middle School Northview Middle School
High School Hickory High School

Price History

9/8/2026 Listed $414,500
9/15/2026 5% - $394,500

Property vs Zip Code Average in 28601

Price
AVG $490K
$390K
Year Built
AVG 1986
1982
Visits
AVG 220
32
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

496 17th Avenue Drive Ne Hickory, NC is a Single Family Home for sale at $394500 with 2079 sqft and a lot size of 0.38 Acres Acre(s). 496 17th Avenue Drive Ne Hickory has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1982. The property's zip code is 28601 which is in Hickory, NC

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