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$66,906$46 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Oct 4, 2011

117 GARDNER ST

HICKORY, NC 28601
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,459 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$67K
$42K low$91K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Oct 4, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,028 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$86,172 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,812
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,172
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$86,172

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBURKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 256 ft²Patio · 256 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Ray Childers Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
M
East Burke Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 mi
H
East Burke High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Burke County Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 28601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,089 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,149
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,134
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

117 Gardner St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Hickory 28601
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Hickory 28601
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Burke County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Hickory 28601

What homes are worth in Hickory 28601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$69K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Hickory 28601.

How it measures up in Hickory 28601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hickory 28601.

Estimated value$66,906
CheaperTypical $288,867Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$46
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,459 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 117 Gardner St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory 28601Burke County
Estimated valuepricier than$66,9062% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,459 ft²40% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac40% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than19122% of homes2% of homes

About 117 Gardner St

How much is 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC is $66,906 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $42,432 to $91,380. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC last sell?

117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC last sold on Oct 4, 2011 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC?

117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,459 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC built?

117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC?

117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC is assigned to Ray Childers Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Burke Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Burke High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Burke County Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC compare to other homes in Hickory 28601?

Among the 18,809 homes in Hickory 28601, it is worth more than 2% of them ($66,906 against a typical $288,867), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($46 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,459 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1912 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Burke County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC?

The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Gardner St, Hickory, NC was $1,028. The county assessed it at $86,172.

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