Long View is becoming a desirable market west of Hickory
Immediately west of Hickory is the small town of Long View. A former industrial area, the community is adorned with a variety of single-family homes along with plenty of restaurants and green spaces. Additionally, it’s seeing more growth lately thanks to its proximity to the job centers and entertainment options in West Hickory. “Housing in that market is starting to become more sought after just because of the resources that are getting put in that area,” says Hank Eimer, the owner and broker-in-charge of Coldwell Banker Boyd and Hassel, who has sold in the area. “It's actually starting to grow because West Hickory is where our airport is, it's where the Crawdads’ stadium is, it's where Appalachian State has put a campus, so housing in that market is starting to be much more sought after.”
Wide range of styles with no HOAs
Bungalows and Colonial Revivals can range from $100,000 to $215,000. Ranch styles, Cape Cods and Split-Levels go between $250,000 and $310,000. Newly built traditional homes typically cost from $290,000 to $360,000. Some homes are on larger lots with little tree cover. However, small oak forests are present throughout Long View. Properties are not overseen by homeowners' associations.
Eimer says the community attracts a younger population and first-time home buyers looking to live near Hickory. He also notes that it attracts buyers who commute to the Charlotte area. “(Homes are) anywhere from 1,000 to 2,200 square feet,” says Eimer. “But you’re going to see some historical homes built in the 50s, 60s and 70s.”
Students zoned for multiple B-graded schools
Students start at Southeast Primary School, rated C-plus on Niche, for pre-kindergarten through second grade. They then continue to Longview Elementary School or Ray Childers Elementary School, earning B grades. They then go to East Burke Middle School, which has a B-plus or B-rated Grandview Middle. Hickory High School and East Burke High both have B ratings, with the former offering career courses in entrepreneurship and finance. Appalachian State’s Hickory Campus is east of the community.
Soccer fields, museums and minor league baseball are nearby
Green spaces include Henry Fork River Park, which features 10 soccer fields, a horseshoe throwing pit and a small boat launch. The Long View Recreation Center has sports courts, a baseball backstop and a playground.
Just north of Long View is the Hickory Aviation Museum, which features multiple historical fighter aircraft and other artifacts on display. L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the minor league Hickory Crawdads, is 2 miles north.
Long View holds an annual May Day festival featuring live music and craft vendors. More events and attractions are in downtown Hickory, 3 miles east.
Local dining and grocery stores along U.S. Highway 70 and 1st Avenue
Restaurants are concentrated on 1st Avenue and U.S. Highway 70 and feature a mix of chains and local spots. Amos Howards Restaurants and Brew Pub serves sandwiches, salads and wings. Rosa De Saron serves Mexican dishes, including tacos, quesadillas and gorditas. Circus Hall of Cream has been in Long View for over 50 years and offers burgers, sandwiches and shakes.
Long View’s grocery stores include IGA Market Fresh, Food Lion and K. Oriental Market. To the east, there are more grocery stores and big-box retailers.
Flooding and severe weather can be present
According to a flood map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, there is a risk of flooding in Long View, especially near local creeks. Tornadoes and severe storms can also be factors.
Interstate 40 and U.S. 321 provide commuter access
Greenway Public Transit provides bus services to the area with a stop on 18th Street Place. The entrance to Interstate 40 is on 33rd Street. U.S. Highway 321 runs east of Long View and connects to the Charlotte suburbs. Charlotte Douglass International Airport is 51 miles southeast. Catawba Valley Medical Center is 9 miles east.
