Listing office: Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
Property details
About 242 8th Avenue Dr SW
Investor Special! This is an opportunity to turn this gem into something magnificent! Over 1800 square feet and a new roof (2023)! The inside is gutted down to the studs and ready for a complete makeover! Located minutes to downtown Hickory, dining and shopping! Schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Year built1920
ParkingDriveway
MLS #4278850
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: None
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $115,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,257
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1920
- MLS Number: 4278850
- Office Name: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
- Office Email: Tiffany.Gray-Napier@BetterFoothills.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,300 | $1,257 |
| 2023 | $148,200 | $634 |
| 2022 | $66,600 | $403 |
| 2021 | $66,600 | $403 |
| 2020 | $66,600 | $390 |
| 2018 | $65,200 | $372 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Longview Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.0 mi
•737 12th St SW
7
Oakwood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•366 4th St NW
1
Viewmont Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•21 16th Ave NW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $18,828. The most common annual income of people living in Hickory, NC is less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
68%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
UFC
Figure Skating
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Burger King
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Cadillac
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 242 8th Avenue Dr SW
The listing price of 242 8th Avenue Dr SW property is $115,000.
The property 242 8th Avenue Dr SW is a house located in Hickory, North Carolina, 28602.
Active Listing: 242 8th Avenue Dr SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 242 8th Avenue Dr SW are: Longview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Oakwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Viewmont Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Grandview Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Northview Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Arndt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hickory Career Arts Magnet High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Hickory High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Challenger Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,257 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 28, 2023 for $60,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 242 8th Avenue Dr SW has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The sq. ft. of 242 8th Avenue Dr SW is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 242 8th Avenue Dr SW is 1920.
This home is located at 242 8th Avenue Dr SW in Hickory, NC and zip code 28602 in the Ridgeview neighborhood. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $115,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Hickory, NC there were more than 21 sold above asking price, over 58 sold below and more than 21 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Hickory, NC there were 4.5% more homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 41 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $307,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.