Gavin Kelly

Hickory NC

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

27 Closed Sales

$11.8M Total Value

$14K - $2.1M Price Range

$435.7K Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Gavin

I specialize in helping buyers and sellers throughout the greater Catawba Valley area with residential homes, luxury properties, land, and investment opportunities.

As a second-generation REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills, I combine local market knowledge, modern marketing strategies, and strong communication to help make the buying and selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling a luxury property, or searching for land, I take pride in providing responsive service and guiding my clients through every step of the transaction.

I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Catawba Valley Association of REALTORS® and stay actively involved in the local real estate community and market trends affecting our area.

Real estate is built on relationships, trust, and communication, and I work hard to provide an experience that my clients feel confident in from start to finish.

If you are considering buying or selling property in the Catawba Valley area, I would be happy to help.

Phone: 828-455-1919
Email: Gavin.Kelly@BetterFoothills.com

Home Types: House, Townhouse, Lot/Land

Years of Experience: 4

Education: Belmont Abbey College Degree in Business Management , and Superior School of Real Estate

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$5,741,000

Average Sale Price

$717,625

Price Range

$40K - $2.1M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$2,336,000

Average Sale Price

$467,200

Price Range

$245K - $1.2M

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$7,359,700

Average Sale Price

$525,693

Price Range

$14K - $2.1M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$3,360,400

Average Sale Price

$336,040

Price Range

$32K - $1.2M

2 Year View by Quarter

Neighborhoods Gavin is Experienced In

Lake Hickory

7 Sales
East Hickory

4 Sales
Conover

2 Sales
Northlakes

2 Sales
South Hickory

2 Sales
Lenoir

1 Sale

Gavin's Recent Active Listings

$1,150,000
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,575 Sq Ft
4 Royal Vista Way

Granite Falls, NC
Welcome to 4 Royal Vista Way in River Bend, a premier Lake Hickory community in Granite Falls. This exceptional all-brick home offers 4 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and approximately 4,575 square feet of living space in addition to a massive unfinished basement. A stunning, sun-filled parlor just off the entryway creates a memorable first impression, leading into a thoughtful floor plan that

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$649,999
- Land
- 48 Acres
- $13,641 per Acre
00 Stikeleather Rd

Hiddenite, NC
Approx. 47.65 acres in Hiddenite, NC consisting of six total parcels with dedicated right-of-way access off Stikeleather Rd. The property includes two larger tracts along with four additional 1-acre lots, offering flexibility for a private estate, recreational property, investment opportunity, or future homesites. Features include multiple potential building sites, open pasture areas, creek

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$339,999
- Land
- 29 Acres
- $11,684 per Acre
256 Long Leaf Pine Dr

Hiddenite, NC
29.1 acres off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with dedicated right-of-way access, a gated entrance, and an established internal road system that runs through the property. Additional trails make it easy to walk and actually use the land from day one. The property offers a strong mix of open pasture and wooded acreage, giving flexibility for a private homesite, recreational use, or long-term hold. A

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$214,999
- Land
- 15 Acres
- $14,777 per Acre
198 Long Leaf Pine Dr

Hiddenite, NC
14.55 acres off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with access via a dedicated right-of-way. The land offers a mix of wooded areas and open ground, creating an ideal setting for a private homesite or estate, with trails already in place that allow you to move through and understand how the property lays. The property sits well off the main road, providing a quieter, more private setting while still

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$44,999
- Land
- 1 Acre
- $44,999 per Acre
230 Long Leaf Pine Rd

Unit Lot 4

Hiddenite, NC
Approx. 1 acre off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with access via a shared right-of-way. The lot is relatively flat with partial clearing, giving you a clean starting point for a homesite. Graveled access is already in place along the right-of-way, providing a usable entry to the property. Property has been subdivided into four lots per recorded plat; GIS/MLS mapping may not yet reflect the final

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$42,999
- Land
- 1 Acre
- $42,999 per Acre
197 Long Leaf Pine Rd

Unit Lot 3

Hiddenite, NC
Approx. 1 acre off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with access via a shared right-of-way. The lot is relatively flat with partial clearing, giving you a clean starting point for a homesite. Graveled access is already in place along the right-of-way, providing a usable entry to the property. Property has been subdivided into four lots per recorded plat; GIS/MLS mapping may not yet reflect the final

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$39,900
- Land
- 1 Acre
- $39,900 per Acre
122 Long Leaf Pine Rd

Unit Lot 1

Hiddenite, NC
Approx. 1 acre off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with access via a shared right-of-way. The lot is relatively flat with partial clearing, giving you a clean starting point for a homesite. Graveled access is already in place along the right-of-way, providing a usable entry to the property. Property has been subdivided into four lots per recorded plat; GIS/MLS mapping may not yet reflect the final

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$35,999
- Land
- 1 Acre
- $35,999 per Acre
173 Long Leaf Pine Dr

Unit Lot 2

Hiddenite, NC
Approx. 1 acre off Stikeleather Rd in Hiddenite with access via a shared right-of-way. The lot is relatively flat with partial clearing, giving you a clean starting point for a homesite. Graveled access is already in place along the right-of-way, providing a usable entry to the property. Property has been subdivided into four lots per recorded plat; GIS/MLS mapping may not yet reflect the final

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$715,000
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,848 Sq Ft
2953 Ninth Tee Dr

Newton, NC
Check out this amazing home near Catawba Country Club that represents a rare partnership of timeless design and quality construction, This home was inspired by the classic aesthetic of Southern Living homes and was designed by a renowned local architect. The exterior makes a striking first impression with grey-painted hardy cypress siding, crisp white trim, and a grand rocking chair front porch

Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

Recently Sold

$300,000 Sold May 21, 2026
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,251 Sq Ft
1859 Mcree Rd

Newton, NC
- 8% Below List
- $240/SF
- 30 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $316K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$40,000 Sold Mar 19, 2026
- Land
- 2.89 Acre Lot
5200 Port Ln

Granite Falls, NC
- 11% Below List
- 11 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $317K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$468,000 Sold Mar 18, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,982 Sq Ft
1263 Waterford Dr

Hickory, NC
- 11% Below List
- $236/SF
- 315 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $464K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$750,000 Sold Jan 14, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,092 Sq Ft
748 Moretz Ct

Hickory, NC
- 11% Below List
- $243/SF
- 104 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $790K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$213,000 Sold Oct 21, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,982 Sq Ft
2705 N Center St

Unit 78

Hickory, NC
- 5% Below List
- $107/SF
- 47 Days On Market
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$625,000 Sold Apr 29, 2025
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,917 Sq Ft
1787 12th Street Dr NW

Hickory, NC
- 2% Above List
- $214/SF
- 1 Day On Market
- Current Est. Value $606K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$14,000 Sold Jan 7, 2025
- Land
- 1.16 Acre Lot
5696 Gold Creek Bay

Hickory, NC
- 30% Below List
- 47 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $17K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$309,900 Sold Nov 13, 2024
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,917 Sq Ft
403 Ivy Ridge Ct

Lenoir, NC
- 3% Below List
- $162/SF
- 35 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $321K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

$379,900 Sold Oct 23, 2024
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,922 Sq Ft
431 Alex D Owens Dr

Kings Mountain, NC
- $198/SF
- 2 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $445K
Gavin Kelly Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, New Construction

Agent License: North Carolina #341209

Gavin Kelly

(828) 624-4603

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Gavin Kelly

About Gavin

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Neighborhoods Gavin is Experienced In

Gavin's Listings and Deals

Gavin's Recent Active Listings

Recently Sold

Other Experience