The Hickory community of Viewmont, like the city itself, is growing rapidly while maintaining all its charm. The area includes Downtown Hickory, where new businesses and housing options crop up every year. “It’s very walkable and there’s great access to restaurants. It has a small town feel but there are a lot of places to go and things to do,” says Lori Marshall, a Realtor with Cooper Southern Properties who sells throughout the area.
Most homes here are renovated townhouses built in the 1970s. Prices range from $150,000 to $300,000. Some single-family homes and condos are in the neighborhood and rarely go on the market. When they do, a three-bedroom condo can cost around $280,000 and a four-bedroom single-family home can cost around $370,000. According to the CAP Index, Viewmont rates 7 out of 10, three points higher than the national average.
Union Square is the neighborhood’s, and city’s, main shopping and dining area. The outdoor retail hub spans a couple of blocks near 2nd Avenue and features dozens of local shops and restaurants. Hatch Sandwich Bar is a local favorite for its large menu and casual atmosphere. More stores, restaurants and services are along Second Street, including Lowe’s Foods, where residents pick up groceries.
CityWalk is a popular paved walking trail through downtown, connecting to shops, restaurants and the university. Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park is near the neighborhood and features two playgrounds, a paved walking trail, a 24-hole disc golf course and a canoe launch into Lake Hickory, which flanks the park. Lake Hickory is also a popular spot for fishing. Other recreation spots nearby are Hickory Foundation YMCA, which offers a pool, fitness center and roller-skating rink and the private Lake Hickory County Club, which has a golf course, tennis courts and a pool.
The schools assigned to the neighborhood are Viewmont Elementary, which has a C-plus rating on Niche; Northview Middle, which has a B-plus; and Hickory High, which has a B rating. Hickory High is the only high school in Catawba County to offer orchestra. Lenoir-Rhyne University is on the neighborhood’s southeast side and is a private, four-year school that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The school is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).
Union Square hosts multiple regular events throughout the year. The Sails is a live concert series that takes place on Friday evenings in May, June and September. “Tons of people come downtown for it, bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the music,” Marshall says. The city’s Oktoberfest features beer tents, food vendors, live music, and Kidsfest, a family-friendly option, with a petting farm and bounce houses. More frequent events include the farmers’ market, which takes place on Saturdays and Wednesdays, and Saturday Screenings, where attendees enjoy family-friendly movies outdoors on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Second Street becomes State Route 127 just south of the neighborhood; the highway connects to other major roadways including Interstate 40. Greenway buses stop along 2nd Street and other thoroughfares, especially on the neighborhood’s south side.
Josh Ritchie
RE/MAX Legendary
(828) 392-1709
191 Total Sales
2 in Viewmont
$148K - $200K Price Range
Chris Spencer
Realty Executives of Hickory
(828) 523-8514
128 Total Sales
1 in Viewmont
$335,000 Price
Rob Taylor
Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
(828) 624-3297
125 Total Sales
1 in Viewmont
$220,000 Price
Angie Annas
RE/MAX A-Team
(828) 624-4859
97 Total Sales
1 in Viewmont
$220,000 Price
Gavin Kelly
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
(828) 624-4603
20 Total Sales
1 in Viewmont
$213,000 Price
Marianna Geyer
828 Real Estate Services
(833) 382-6260
150 Total Sales
3 in Viewmont
$155K - $495K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Viewmont | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Viewmont, Hickory sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Viewmont, Hickory over the last 12 months is $213,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,345 - $1,875 per month
$1,150 - $1,200 per month
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