Solid Brick Ranch with Basement, Garage & Large Yard in Bethlehem!
If you're looking for space, value, and a home with great bones, this classic brick ranch delivers.
Located minutes from Hickory, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full basement, and a two-car garage — giving you the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for.
Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with updated kitchen and functional living areas that make everyday life easy. The full basement adds valuable extra space currently used as additional bedroom that could become a recreation room, home gym, office, or additional living area.
Step outside and enjoy the large yard with room to spread out, entertain, garden, or simply relax.
Under contract-no show
Price cut: $5K (3/20)
$334,000
286 Valley Rd, Hickory, NC 28601
3beds
2,258sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick ranchFull basementTwo-car garageLarge yardComfortable layoutUpdated kitchen
- 20 days |
- 2,652 |
- 87 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 08:35am
Listing Provided by:
Dale Sharpe dalesharpe@remax.net,
RE/MAX Legendary
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4356726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Den
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,458
- Total interior livable area: 2,258 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,458
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0005386
- Zoning: R-20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakemont Park
Location
- Region: Hickory
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,058
- Annual tax amount: $1,584
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $334,000$148/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4356726 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $334,000-1.5%$148/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4356726 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,000+30.4%$150/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4356726 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2022 | Sold | $260,000+4%$115/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2022 | Contingent | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2022 | Contingent | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900$111/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/10/2021 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$111/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2021 | Price change | $259,900-5.5%$115/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $275,000$122/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3732533 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,584 +2.5% | $223,058 |
| 2024 | $1,546 -2.8% | $223,058 |
| 2023 | $1,590 +38.2% | $223,058 +61.5% |
| 2022 | $1,151 | $138,127 |
| 2021 | $1,151 | $138,127 |
| 2020 | $1,151 | $138,127 |
| 2019 | $1,151 +1.5% | $138,127 |
| 2018 | $1,134 | $138,127 |
| 2017 | $1,134 | $138,127 |
| 2016 | $1,134 | $138,127 |
| 2015 | $1,134 +29.5% | $138,127 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $876 +9.5% | $126,374 |
| 2012 | $800 | $126,374 |
| 2011 | $800 +12.4% | $126,374 |
| 2010 | $711 -11.1% | $126,374 |
| 2009 | $800 | $126,374 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,827/mo
Principal & interest
$1652
Property taxes
$175
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bethlehem ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10West Alexander MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 3/10Alexander Central HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethlehem
- Middle: West Alexander
- High: Alexander Central
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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