Why Live in Lakeland Park
Lakeland Park in Hickory is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, situated between Geitner Park and Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park, with easy access to Lake Hickory. Geitner Park offers fishing, boating, and mountain biking, while Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park features playgrounds, a disc golf course, and a wildlife-rich boardwalk. The neighborhood also includes the Blue Dock, a private park with a boat ramp and pier. Homes range from ranch-style and midcentury modern designs to Colonial Revival and split-levels, with prices typically between $250,000 and $450,000. A condominium complex overlooking Lake Hickory offers units from $125,000 to $225,000.
Conveniently located less than a mile from US Highway 321, Lakeland Park allows easy travel to Downtown Hickory and beyond. Interstate 40 is about 4 miles south, and Hickory Regional Airport is nearby but does not significantly impact noise levels. The neighborhood is zoned for the Hickory City School District, with some homes in the Burke County School District. Schools like Viewmont Elementary, Grandview Middle, and Hickory High have high ratings. Nearby higher education institutions include Appalachian State University’s new Hickory campus and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
For shopping and dining, residents can visit Lowes Foods, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Valley Hills Mall. North Center Street offers a mix of restaurant chains and local eateries such as Fourk and Backstreets. L.P. Frans Stadium, home to the Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball team, is less than 2 miles away and hosts games, fireworks shows, and concerts.
Home Trends in Lakeland Park, NC
On average, homes in Lakeland Park, Hickory sell after 201 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeland Park, Hickory over the last 12 months is $184,247, down 47% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$184,247
Median Single Family Sale Price
$184,247
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$198,503
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-47%