Rare Opportunity: 7+ Acres on 6th St NW! Discover an extraordinary chance to own over 7 stunning acres on one of Hickory’s most sought-after streets. Highlighted by gentle running creeks and a picturesque, mostly wooded backdrop, this property offers unmatched beauty and versatility. The seller has thoughtfully performed selective clearing, making it effortless to walk the land and visualize its potential. Whether you're an investor looking for a premier development opportunity to subdivide or a buyer dreaming of a private, sprawling luxury estate, the possibilities here are endless. A portion of the land lies within a flood zone, but the vast majority remains high, dry, and ready for your vision. Properties of this caliber on 6th Street NW simply do not exist, so schedule your tour and stake your claim today!
Vacant landProperty Type
7.34 acresLot Size
$71,526Price/Acres
Listed by Mike Kelly Jr.• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
Oakwood-Hillcrest, located between Downtown Hickory and the Lenoir-Rhyne University campus, is a historic and residential Hickory neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Union Square NW and 1st Avenue NW, where galleries, coffee counters, and locally run eateries set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean Craftsman bungalows and brick traditionals, with deep porches and mature canopy. A short drive connects to the Hickory Museum of Art and the SALT Block’s performance and science spaces for culture-forward afternoons. Lenoir-Rhyne’s quads and events add a collegiate cadence without overpowering the quiet blocks. Green breaks like Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park and the Riverwalk frame daily routines with open-air space.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Creek frontage
Creek/stream
Wooded
Rolling slope
Flood fringe area
Flood plain/bottom land
Infill lot
State road frontage
Paved road
Publicly maintained road
Elevation of 1,000 feet
Can be subdivided
R-2 zoning
Home design
Land
Utilities
City water; tap fee required
Public sewer; tap fee required
HOA & community
No HOA
Sidewalks
Other
Possible uses include development, a private estate, or residential use
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Zoning
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Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
218 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
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County
Catawba County
APN
3703143208090000
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Last updated by owner on Oct 24, 2026.
R-2
Medium Density Residential District
The Medium Density Residential district implements the Medium density residential policies of the Hickory by choice 2030 comprehensive plan. The R2 zoning district is composed of predominantly single-family detached development. It allows a maximum density of 4 dwelling unit per acres. Public infrastructure, when available, is required to serve this type of development. Characteristics of these areas include the following: 1. Suburban single-family subdivisions; 2. Conservations subdivisions; 3. Larger homes and lot; 4. Automobile oriented.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Redfin Estimate for 00 6th St NW
$523,748
$1,252 under list price of $525K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $610K.