Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Hickory, NC

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Investment Property for Sale in Hickory, NC

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1360 Sweetbriar Lane Hickory, NC Are you searching for a spacious home with abundant storage in a charming, convenient loca...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,833 sq.ft.	$625,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.46% Traditional cash on cash: 0.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $4045 Traditional Rental Income: $1684 Airbnb ROI: 3.46% Traditional ROI: 0.89%
3911 13th Street NE Hickory, NC Stunning Craftsman-Style, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, ranch with Bonus Room \| The Falls at C...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,475 sq.ft.	$624,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.7% Traditional cash on cash: 3.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $3398 Airbnb ROI: 3.7% Traditional ROI: 3.76%
5147 Meadow Park Lane Hickory, NC Desirable Mountain View location tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the back of Aberneth...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,701 sq.ft.	$630,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.84% Traditional cash on cash: 2.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $5778 Traditional Rental Income: $2540 Airbnb ROI: 5.84% Traditional ROI: 2.29%
4945 Brookridge Drive NE Hickory, NC Enjoy effortless single level living in the highly desirable golf course community of Cata...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,291 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.81% Traditional cash on cash: 2.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $2168 Airbnb ROI: 4.81% Traditional ROI: 2.37%
532 6th Avenue SW Hickory, NC Classic Charm in Downtown Hickory Charming home just steps from downtown Hickory's shoppin...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,100 sq.ft.	$260,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 9.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2994 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 9.99%
188 39th Avenue Court NW Hickory, NC Charming One-Level Townhome in Sought-After NW Hickory! Welcome to easy, one-level living ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,531 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.87% Traditional cash on cash: 3.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $1745 Airbnb ROI: 9.87% Traditional ROI: 3.85%
3505 4th Street Boulevard NW Hickory, NC Exuding timeless charm and elevated modern comfort, this beautifully updated **3BR/2.5BA r...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,481 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.16% Traditional cash on cash: 1.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $1833 Airbnb ROI: 5.16% Traditional ROI: 1.89%
5609 Grace Chapel Road Hickory, NC Come see this lovely 3 bed/2bath brick ranch with basement in the North Lakes area of Lake...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,582 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.68% Traditional cash on cash: 4.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $1963 Airbnb ROI: 8.68% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
220 35th Avenue NE Hickory, NC Welcome to your new home at 220 35th Avenue Northeast in Hickory, NC! This beautiful and s...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,915 sq.ft.	$490,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.38% Traditional cash on cash: 4.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $2973 Airbnb ROI: 8.38% Traditional ROI: 4.41%
860 38th Avenue NE Hickory, NC Welcome to this beautifully designed home tucked away on a private, fenced lot, overlookin...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,695 sq.ft.	$669,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 7.26% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5315 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 7.26%
2636 2nd Street NE Hickory, NC	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,676 sq.ft.	$369,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.37% Traditional cash on cash: 4.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $2063 Airbnb ROI: 8.37% Traditional ROI: 4.62%
145 21st Avenue NW Hickory, NC Adorable 3BR/2BA brick ranch w/ basement in highly desirable NW Hickory location! Many rec...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,396 sq.ft.	$359,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.84% Traditional cash on cash: 3.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $2043 Airbnb ROI: 7.84% Traditional ROI: 3.94%
1081 Horse Rock Road Hickory, NC All-Brick Home in a Highly Desirable Neighborhood! This well-maintained brick beauty offer...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,404 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5411 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.67%
4963 Old River Drive Hickory, NC BACK ON THE MARKET by no fault of the sellers! Welcome to this beautifully updated two-sto...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,230 sq.ft.	$564,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.97% Traditional cash on cash: 2.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $5778 Traditional Rental Income: $2526 Airbnb ROI: 6.97% Traditional ROI: 2.99%
132 15th Avenue NW Hickory, NC Convenient location for this adorable well maintained brick ranch located in walking dista...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,212 sq.ft.	$288,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.24% Traditional cash on cash: 4.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $758 Traditional Rental Income: $1644 Airbnb ROI: -0.24% Traditional ROI: 4.18%
2336 21st Avenue NE Hickory, NC 2336 21st Ave NE, Hickory, NC presents an exceptional opportunity to own a low-maintenance...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$324,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.11% Traditional cash on cash: 4.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $2070 Airbnb ROI: 9.11% Traditional ROI: 4.88%
4762 Braxton Gate Lane Hickory, NC Beautiful end-unit Braxton Gate townhome in Mountain View-just minutes to shopping, dining...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,146 sq.ft.	$364,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 4.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $632 Traditional Rental Income: $2478 Airbnb ROI: -1.58% Traditional ROI: 4.66%
209 37th Avenue Place NW Hickory, NC Welcome to this beautifully maintained, move-in ready home tucked away on a private, manic...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,937 sq.ft.	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.17% Traditional cash on cash: 2.84% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $3742 Airbnb ROI: 4.17% Traditional ROI: 2.84%
530 7th Street NW Hickory, NC Rarely does a home of this quality and charm go on the market in the historic Oakwood neig...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,067 sq.ft.	$424,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: 3.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $758 Traditional Rental Income: $2067 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: 3.32%
216 31st Avenue NW Hickory, NC Charming 1951 1.5-story home with basement nestled on nearly .71 acres in established Hick...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,551 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $3297 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.71%
308 41st Avenue Place NW Hickory, NC Moore's Ferry in Hickory, NC is one of those neighborhoods when people ask you, "Where do ...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 4,829 sq.ft.	$699,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5470 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.39%
3052 17th Street Court NE Hickory, NC Welcome to Lawsons Creek, a highly sought after community in Hickory. This beautifully mai...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,668 sq.ft.	$545,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 3.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $2591 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 3.12%
444 19th Avenue Circle NW Hickory, NC A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS IN THIS NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME In Hutton Estate, WITH THE ULTIM...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,355 sq.ft.	$959,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.18% Traditional cash on cash: 1.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $2689 Airbnb ROI: 4.18% Traditional ROI: 1.82%
405 19th Avenue Circle NW Hickory, NC Another opportunity in Hutton Estate! This new construction home will check a lot of your ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,111 sq.ft.	$859,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.2% Traditional cash on cash: 1.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $4261 Traditional Rental Income: $3010 Airbnb ROI: 2.2% Traditional ROI: 1.76%
496 19th Avenue Circle NW Hickory, NC This modern, new construction home, in desirable Hutton Estate, is a blend of luxury and l...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,718 sq.ft.	$899,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.52% Traditional cash on cash: 1.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $2618 Airbnb ROI: 4.52% Traditional ROI: 1.93%
1033 12th Avenue Drive NW Hickory, NC Minutes from the Hickory Riverwalk, downtown Hickory, parks, App State University, coffee ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,429 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.02% Traditional cash on cash: 5.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $2988 Airbnb ROI: 9.02% Traditional ROI: 5.12%
1314 39th Street Circle SW Hickory, NC Perfect location, centrally located near the Catawba / Burke County line. Positioned halfw...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,068 sq.ft.	$359,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.97% Traditional cash on cash: 3.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $4045 Traditional Rental Income: $1544 Airbnb ROI: 7.97% Traditional ROI: 3.12%
418 3rd Street NE Hickory, NC Warner-McComb 1928 English Tudor Home located in Hickory's Claremont Historic District-jus...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 5,262 sq.ft.	$880,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.9% Traditional cash on cash: 4.88% Airbnb Rental Income: $5976 Traditional Rental Income: $5594 Airbnb ROI: 3.9% Traditional ROI: 4.88%
625 4th Street Drive NW Hickory, NC Classic brick beauty in the heart of Oakwood-fully renovated, move-in ready, and walkable ...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,732 sq.ft.	$713,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 6.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5214 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 6.33%
2036 1St Avenue SW Hickory, NC SELLER IS OFFERING 5000.00 TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS! ZONED C-5 Res/Commercial USE This char...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,265 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.67% Traditional cash on cash: 6.5% Airbnb Rental Income: $4045 Traditional Rental Income: $2332 Airbnb ROI: 9.67% Traditional ROI: 6.5%
5190 Joseph Court Hickory, NC First floor living! There is still an opportunity to make personalized selections for this...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,641 sq.ft.	$459,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.17% Traditional cash on cash: 4.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $4045 Traditional Rental Income: $2388 Airbnb ROI: 6.17% Traditional ROI: 4.32%
4098 S Nc Hwy 127 Hickory, NC Charming full-brick 3-bedroom home nestled on 1.05 acres in the highly sought-after Mounta...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,382 sq.ft.	$229,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 9.05% Traditional cash on cash: 4.96% Airbnb Rental Income: $3095 Traditional Rental Income: $1501 Airbnb ROI: 9.05% Traditional ROI: 4.96%

Real Estate investment in Hickory, NC

There are 147 properties for sale in the city of Hickory . The median list price in Hickory is $349,450 and the average price per square foot is $172. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Hickory is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Hickory is $1,992.

Hickory, NC Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 147 investment properties available for sale in Hickory.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Downtown.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Hickory with average rental income of $4,261.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Hickory, NC

1360 Sweetbriar Lane

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 3,833 sq.ft.

$625,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.46%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.89%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4045

Traditional Rental Income: $1684

Airbnb ROI: 3.46%

Traditional ROI: 0.89%

3911 13th Street NE

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,475 sq.ft.

$624,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.7%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.76%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4261

Traditional Rental Income: $3398

Airbnb ROI: 3.7%

Traditional ROI: 3.76%

5147 Meadow Park Lane

Hickory, NC

4 beds | 3 baths | 2,701 sq.ft.

$630,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.84%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $5778

Traditional Rental Income: $2540

Airbnb ROI: 5.84%

Traditional ROI: 2.29%

4945 Brookridge Drive NE

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,291 sq.ft.

$525,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.81%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.37%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4261

Traditional Rental Income: $2168

Airbnb ROI: 4.81%

Traditional ROI: 2.37%

532 6th Avenue SW

Hickory, NC

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,100 sq.ft.

$260,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: 9.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $2994

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: 9.99%

188 39th Avenue Court NW

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,531 sq.ft.

$285,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 9.87%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.85%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4261

Traditional Rental Income: $1745

Airbnb ROI: 9.87%

Traditional ROI: 3.85%

3505 4th Street Boulevard NW

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 3 baths | 2,481 sq.ft.

$499,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.89%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4261

Traditional Rental Income: $1833

Airbnb ROI: 5.16%

Traditional ROI: 1.89%

5609 Grace Chapel Road

Hickory, NC

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,582 sq.ft.

$330,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 8.68%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4261

Traditional Rental Income: $1963

Airbnb ROI: 8.68%