Hickory NC Homes for Sale
Tree-lined historic neighborhoods near Lenoir-Rhyne, homes on and around Lake Hickory, and new communities going up on the south and east sides of town, all on I-40 about an hour from Charlotte. I'm Trey Hamrick with Titan Realty. I'll help you find the right Hickory-area home and get new listings to you as soon as they hit the market.
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A small city with a regional job base
Hickory got its start as Hickory Tavern, a tavern Henry Robinson ran under a big hickory tree near a stagecoach crossing. The town was first chartered in 1863, took the name Hickory in 1873 and became a city in 1889. It grew on furniture and hosiery mills, and today the area is known for making fiber-optic cable. Corning Optical Communications, CommScope and Prysmian are all among the county's largest employers.
It's the hub of a four-county metro. The city counted 43,490 residents in the 2020 Census and an estimated 45,975 by 2025, and the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton metro area is home to more than 365,000 people. Hickory has been named an All-America City three times: 1967, 1987 and 2007.
Getting around is easy. I-40 runs along the south side of town with six Hickory exits, and US-321 runs north toward Lenoir and Boone and south toward Gastonia. Uptown Charlotte is about 58 miles away, and Asheville is about 75 miles west.
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What the Hickory market looks like right now
Buyers in Hickory have room to negotiate right now. Homes are taking a while to sell (a median of 62 days), and most are closing a bit under the asking price.
*Hickory city figures for the three months ending August 2026, from the Redfin Data Center, based on 198 sales in that window. Figures can swing from month to month. Ask me for current numbers on the street or price range you're looking at.
What that means for you: If you're buying, you often have time to get an inspection done and negotiate repairs or closing costs. If you're selling, pricing it right from day one matters. Homes priced right still sell. Overpriced ones sit.
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Hickory Neighborhoods
Historic Kenworth and Oakwood, Claremont near downtown, Highland and Viewmont, and lake-area homes in northwest Hickory.
See neighborhoods →New Construction
D.R. Horton, Ryan Homes, Meritage, Lennar, Century and M/I Homes are all building around Hickory, with prices starting in the $200s.
See new communities →Newton Homes for Sale
Catawba County's seat, with its 1924 courthouse, a walkable downtown and several new communities on the south side of town.
Explore Newton →Conover Homes for Sale
A small city on I-40 with the Rock Barn golf community, established neighborhoods and new homes at Cline Village and Walnut Reserve.
Explore Conover →Maiden Homes for Sale
A small mill town on US-321, closer to Lake Norman and Charlotte, with new communities from D.R. Horton and Lennar.
Explore Maiden →Lake Hickory & Mountain View
Waterfront neighborhoods on 4,223-acre Lake Hickory, and the growing Mountain View area on Hickory's south side.
Explore the area →
What you'll find in Hickory
- Historic homes near downtown. Hickory has four historic districts on the National Register: Kenworth, Oakwood, Claremont High School and Hickory Southwest Downtown.
- Established neighborhoods. Highland, Green Park, Forest Hills, Lakeland Park and West Hickory–Westmont have settled streets and a wide range of prices.
- Lake living. Lake Hickory runs along the north side of the city, with waterfront neighborhoods like Moores Ferry and Governors Harbour.
- Brand-new construction. Zion Springs, Huffman Ridge, The Hamptons at Hickory, Overture Pointe and Bear Park are selling now, with more in Newton, Conover and Maiden.
- Golf. Lake Hickory Country Club in Hickory, and Rock Barn in nearby Conover.
What clients say about working with Trey
Having bought and sold six homes over the years, I can confidently say that Trey Hamrick is an exceptional real estate agent and a professional of the highest integrity. He deeply cares about his clients, effortlessly navigates the complexities of the market, and leverages a strong network to make things happen.
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What truly sets Trey apart is his unmatched work ethic. I have never seen an agent work harder to sell a home. He hosted open houses weekend after weekend, even investing his own resources to ensure prospective buyers had a premier experience. Knowing we were balancing demanding work and personal schedules, Trey literally rolled up his sleeves to help prepare the property—taking on tasks like organizing and pressure washing without hesitation.
His communication was flawless; we stayed in constant contact via text to ensure the process moved as quickly and smoothly as possible. I know other clients of his who have had the exact same world-class experience. I highly recommend Trey to anyone looking to buy or sell—you couldn't be in better hands.
Trey was incredible to work with. He was patient, honest, and genuinely invested in helping me find the right home. He answered every question quickly, explained everything clearly, and made the entire process feel easy. Trey’s professionalism and kindness truly set him apart. I’m grateful for all his hard work and highly recommend him.
I have worked with a lot of realtors over the years. Trey is one of the best. He ALWAYS answered the phone or sent a text saying when he could talk. Attention to detail was great, and he was able to get his client an awesome deal on his first home. Highly recommend, Trey!
Trey is a knowledgeable and trustworthy agent. You will be in good hands with him, and will know what to expect along the way through the buying/selling process. You’ll be in good hands with Trey as your agent!
Great experience with Trey all the way through the process . Highly recommend his services .
It was great working with Trey. Very professional, knowledgeable, prompt and very helpful. Looking forward to work again in future!
It was a pleasure to work with Trey, he was very professional and ready to tackle any bumps throughout the transaction!!
Very thorough and knowledgeable. Works very hard to get the job done and was always accessible!
Awesome service
Reviews appear word for word from Trey's Google Business Profile as of September 2026. He has a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews; two reviewers left a rating without a written comment. Trey works with clients across the Lake Norman area, so not every review is about a Hickory home. Read all reviews on Google.
Hi, I'm Trey Hamrick
I grew up at Lake Norman, went to Lake Norman High, and now help people buy and sell homes across the Lake Norman area and west into Catawba County with Titan Realty. Hickory is one of the markets I like most. You get a real downtown, a university, a strong job base and lake access at prices a lot of the Charlotte suburbs left behind.
My job is to tell you the truth about a house, a street or a price, even when it's not what you were hoping to hear. I'll also help you avoid the mistakes that cost buyers and sellers money.
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