Lake Hickory Area Housing Market Report May 2025•Catawba County, North Carolina

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Housing Prices in Lake Hickory Area, NC

How much do homes in Lake Hickory Area, NC cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lake Hickory Area, NC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lake Hickory Area is a Neutral Market

Difference Since May 2024

At the same time last year, Lake Hickory Area was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Lake Hickory Area is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$425,000$190/SqFt
+$18,659
+4.6%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lake Hickory Area have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Hickory Area was $425,000 in May 2025, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $190.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Northlakes
+8.7%
Lake Hickory Area
+4.6%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$149.7K$158K
+5.5%
2$205K$215K
+4.9%
3$379.2K$384K
+1.3%
4$527.5K$559.9K
+6.1%
5$620.7K$769.5K
+24.0%

Summary: Lake Hickory Area housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +5.5%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +4.9%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +1.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.1%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +24.0%.

How does Lake Hickory Area, NC compare with other places?

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Lake Hickory Area, NC

Housing supply in Lake Hickory Area, NC

How many homes are available in Lake Hickory Area, NC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
177Last MonthMay 2025
1732 months agoApr 2025
+2.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Lake Hickory Area real estate market had 177 homes for sale in May 2025, a 2.3 % increase compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
28Last MonthMay 2025
412 months agoApr 2025
-31.7 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
111
0.0%
289
+12.5%
38886
-2.3%
45660
+7.1%
52021
+5.0%

Summary: Lake Hickory Area housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +12.5%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -2.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +7.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +5.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lake Hickory Area, NC cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price6 Homes

At Asking Price5 Homes

Under Asking Price17 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lake Hickory Area, you may be able to get a good deal. 60.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 28 homes were sold or pending in Lake Hickory Area in May 2025, down by 31.7% month-over-month. Of the 28 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and and 21% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Hickory Area, NC

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake Hickory Area, NC?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days19 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days6 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Lake Hickory Area are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 28 homes were sold in Lake Hickory Area; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 4% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
41 DaysThis YearMay 2025
50 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-18.0 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Lake Hickory Area had an average listing age of 41 days in May 2025, down by 18.0% compared to the previous year.

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