842 North Center Street
Hickory, NC 28601
4 bd · 3 ba · 5,425 sqft · $175/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
A Timeless Beauty in the Heart of Hickory - Welcome to the iconic Whitener Home. Built in 1949, this historic gem reflects the enduring vision of Julian G. Whitener, blending classic architecture with rich character and charm throughout its sprawling 1.1-acre setting.
From the moment you arrive, a vibrant landscape and blooming gardens create a warm, inviting presence. Step inside to an elegant foyer that sets the tone for the home’s gracious layout. Entertain with ease in the formal dining room or enjoy relaxed gatherings on the screened deck overlooking a picturesque rose garden. Designed for both comfort and functionality, the home features two spacious primary suites along with two additional bedrooms, each with access to full baths—offering flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. The main level also includes a generous kitchen, mudroom, laundry, powder room, and abundant storage, with both formal and casual living spaces to suit any lifestyle. The lower-level den provides the perfect retreat for cozy evenings, recreation, or a playroom.
Every detail of this home reflects its rich history while offering the space and setting for modern living. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Hickory and Lenoir-Rhyne University, this rare offering combines timeless elegance, serene surroundings, and a truly special place to call home.
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Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Other - See Remarks
- Flooring
- Tile
- Wood
- Sqftmain
- 4381
- Roomcount
- 16
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 0
- Bedroommain
- 4
- Fullbathmain
- 3
- Halfbathmain
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Bedroombasement
- 0
- Total Bathrooms
- 5
- Fullbathbasement
- 0
- Halfbathbasement
- 1
- Laundry Features
- Inside
- Laundry Room
- Main Level
- Sqftunheatedmain
- 0
- Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Split Bedroom
- Storage
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-In Pantry
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 0
- Security Features
- Security System
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Sqftunheatedlower
- 0
- Sqftunheatedthird
- 0
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Sqftunheatedupper
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 5425
- Sqftunheatedbasement
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquarters
- 0
- Sqftsecondlivingquartershla
- 0
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 4381
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 1044
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Circular Driveway
- Attached Garage
- Garage Faces Side
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Construction Materials
- Aluminum
- Brick Partial
- Stone
- Patio And Porch Features
- Front Porch
- Rear Porch
- Screened
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Basement Garage Door
- Exterior Entry
- Finished
- Interior Entry
- Foundation Details
- Basement
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Natural Gas
- Water Source
- City
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- Hickory
- Hoasubjecttodues
- No
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R-3
Listed by Dana Gibson (828-217-1215) · Realty Executives of Hickory (828-328-8900)
Location
- Address
- 842 North Center Street
- City
- Hickory, NC 28601
- Community
- Combford Park
Schools
- Elementary
- Oakwood
- Middle
- Northview
- High
- Hickory
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.
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