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$649,900
5 bd
4 ba
3,889 sqft
121 5th Avenue
Hickory, NC 28601
42 days on market
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1897
Lot Size
0.37 acres
Garage
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About This Property
The Fox-Ingold House, known by most locals as the "Hospitality House," is now available! Located in the Claremont Historic District of downtown Hickory, this 1897 Queen Anne offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and period detailing inside and out. Details include 9 fireplaces, each with unique mantels, hand carved stairway posts, stained glass windows, original hardwood flooring, original wainscoting, built-ins, the list goes on! The main level offers a large central foyer opening onto two front parlors, a dining room with original built-in china cabinet and wainscoting, main-level bedroom with en-suite bonus room, kitchen, laundry, and mud room. Wind your way upstairs via a hand-carved staircase made of heart pine, leading to another large landing with a stained glass exit to the centrally located upper level porch. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms all offer fireplaces and share a hall bathroom. Outside, a wonderful wrap-around porch welcomes guests year-round and features classic 19th century detailing that can only be found on historic properties. Located withing walking distance to downtown Hickory shopping and dining, LRU sporting events, and local schools and churches. Seller is a historic preservation organization requiring protective covenants attached to the deed at sale protecting the historic integrity of the structure, materials and site. Most changes proposed to the property will require seller’s review and approval. Modernization of the kitchen and baths are generally permitted. Roof on home will need to be replaced in near future. Seller is unsure of AC functionability.
Property Details
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Basement
- Yes
- Living Area
- 3,889 sqft
- Fireplace
- Yes
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.37 acres
- Year Built
- 1897
Location
- Subdivision
- None
- County
- Catawba
- ZIP Code
- 28601
Financial
Utilities
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Schools
- Elementary
- Oakwood
- Middle School
- Northview
- High School
- Hickory
Appliances
Dishwasher
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Patio & Porch Features
Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Location
Listing Information
- MLS #
- CAR4362244
- Listing Agent
- Robin Creel
- Listing Office
- Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
- Listed Date
- May 21, 2026
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