
$498,000 $220/sqft
116 28th Avenue
Hickory, NC 28601
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,268 sqft · 2000 · 4 mo ago
Moss Creek in northwest Hickory has the feel of an established pocket where curb appeal and everyday practicality meet.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Moss Creek, Hickory
Moss Creek in northwest Hickory has the feel of an established pocket where curb appeal and everyday practicality meet. The streets are lined with well-kept single-family homes, many with brick exteriors, covered porches, and side-entry garages that give the neighborhood a polished, cohesive look. Homes here tend to sit on manageable lots, and the setting leans toward a traditional residential rhythm rather than a dense or highly urban one.
"Moss Creek blends classic brick-home character with a convenient northwest Hickory setting."
The neighborhood’s homes were built mainly in the mid-to-late 1990s and around 2000, which gives Moss Creek a consistent architectural identity. Expect ranch and 1.5-story layouts, open great rooms, formal dining spaces, hardwoods, granite updates, and generous primary suites. Details like gas-log fireplaces, built-ins, plantation shutters, and covered patios show up often enough to shape the community’s personality. A handful of homes include basements, but the dominant story is above-grade living with attached garages and practical storage. The overall impression is refined without feeling overdone.
Moss Creek’s appeal comes from how easily the homes connect to outdoor living and nearby conveniences. Covered rear patios, decks, fenced yards, and level backyards make it easy to enjoy the lot, while features like breakfast nooks, laundry rooms on the main level, and split-bedroom plans support an easy daily routine. Many properties also offer garage parking and a good sense of usable space. The neighborhood does not read as amenity-heavy in the resort sense; instead, it offers a comfortable residential backdrop with the essentials close at hand.
"Daily life here centers on spacious interiors, usable yards, and quick access to northwest Hickory conveniences."
Moss Creek sits in northwest Hickory, with public remarks pointing to close proximity to Viewmont shopping, the retail and restaurant options on Highway 127, local schools, medical services, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and downtown Art Center. That puts the neighborhood in a practical part of the city for errands, dining, and campus access. School assignments commonly include Jenkins Elementary, Northview Middle, and Hickory High. For buyers who want a neighborhood with a settled feel and straightforward access to everyday destinations, Moss Creek is one of Hickory’s more recognizable northwest addresses.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Hickory
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9 recently sold in Moss Creek, Hickory
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Aug 25 2026 | $670,000 | 38 | 2,687 sq ft | 99.3% | $249 |
| | Apr 15 2021 | $25,000 | 643 | — | 86.5% | — |
| | Mar 12 2021 | $369,900 | 91 | 2,624 sq ft | 100.0% | $141 |
| | Apr 27 2020 | $269,000 | 61 | 2,190 sq ft | 97.8% | $123 |
| | Apr 25 2018 | $20,000 | 156 | — | 72.7% | — |
| | Oct 14 2016 | $296,000 | 136 | 3,823 sq ft | 98.7% | $77 |
| | Jul 28 2016 | $278,000 | 154 | 2,624 sq ft | 94.2% | $106 |
| | Jul 28 2016 | $278,000 | 159 | 2,624 sq ft | 94.2% | $106 |
| | Apr 7 2014 | $228,000 | 213 | 2,266 sq ft | 99.2% | $101 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Moss Creek, Hickory
Not enough recent sales in Moss Creek to chart a trend.
The Moss Creek real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 145 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.