Hickory Real Estate
Hickory, NC is simply an amazing place to call home. Named an “All-America City” three times, and recognized by Reader’s Digest as “One of the 10 Best Places in America to Raise a Family”,
Hickory’s incredible lifestyle, low taxes, amazing activities, sense of community and affordable cost of living have helped to make this city the new standard in what living the good life really means.
Located in Catawba County along the Catawba River, Hickory provides its residents an escape from the busier cities like Charlotte, which is only an hour away, and combines incredible recreational opportunities and modern amenities. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful North Carolina countryside when you make Hickory your home. Whether you prefer to spend time in one of the many public parks in the city for hiking and biking, playing a round of golf at one of the Hickory area’s many challenging courses, or fishing and boating at one of the crystal lakes in the area, Hickory is an outdoor enthusiast’s heaven.
Lake Hickory anchors the city’s recreational opportunities. Covering 4,223 surface acres and with 105 miles of shoreline, Lake Hickory has been a major recreation destination since its development in 1927. Today, Lake Hickory is known as the area’s best place to reel in largemouth and striped bass, crappie and catfish or to launch out for some skiing from the lake’s many marinas. If you buy a lakefront home at Lake Hickory, you can have your own private access to this pristine lake at any time you feel like hitting the open waters, too.
If you love sports or the arts and culture you will find plenty to do when you buy a home in Hickory. As home to the Hickory Crawdads, a minor league team affiliated with the Texas Rangers, and the Hickory Motor Speedway, living in Hickory gives you plenty of ways to pursue your favorite spectator sports. Of course, with Charlotte so close by you can easily see games by the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats or the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, too. An eclectic and thriving arts scene is on display in Hickory’s many galleries and performance venues that includes the Hickory Museum of Art, the second oldest art museum in North Carolina. There is a plethora of ways to enjoy local and national musical talent in Hickory, as the area has plenty of venues and theaters hosting concerts throughout the year that range in genres from bluegrass, blues, country, rock and roll right into the classical performances by the Hickory Choral Society and Western Piedmont Symphony.
Shopping and dining options in Hickory are plentiful as the great neighborhoods here. Known for its good food, Hickory is a typical southern city that features outstanding restaurants with menus ranging from western North Carolina’s popular vinegar-based barbeque to fine dining at ethnic restaurants, small country diners, fast food and national restaurant chains in its over 200 establishments. Shopping in options in Hickory provides homebuyers with choices from its many antique and furniture outlets to small boutique stores and national retailers in a variety of shopping centers. Whatever your need or craving, Hickory has it for you and your family.
Hickory’s economic future is on solid foundation. The Hickory area is responsible for nearly 60 percent of America’s furniture production, providing the area with an industry that doesn’t suffer economic fluctuations. But Hickory isn’t just about furniture production, as the city has diversified to include new industries and technologies that include fiber optic cable production and pressure sensitive tape. Hickory is also home to large datacenter operations including Apple and Google.
To learn more about the amazing real estate in Hickory and to find the perfect home for sale for your needs, be sure to contact Kim Smith. As an expert in the Hickory real estate market, Kim carefully monitors what homes are listed for sale and can help guide you to your next Hickory home!
Hickory Homes for Sale
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Hickory Real Estate Agent
If you are looking for a Hickory REALTOR®, choose Team Metro! As your Hickory real estate agent, Team Metro can assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs. We can provide you with access to the local listings database and offer our experience and knowledge to make the home buying or selling process easier for you and your family. Contact Team Metro today to get your home search started!
