
$249,000 $177/sqft
5135 36th Street Drive
Hickory, NC 28601
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · 1997 · 6 d ago
Spring Lake is a compact Northeast Hickory neighborhood where nearly half-acre homesites and regular Lake Hickory frontage give the streetscape more breathing room than many in-town subdivisions.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Spring Lake, Hickory
Spring Lake is a compact Northeast Hickory neighborhood where nearly half-acre homesites and regular Lake Hickory frontage give the streetscape more breathing room than many in-town subdivisions. Most homes date to the 1970s, and the neighborhood blends ranch plans, split-level layouts, and a handful of more distinctive lake-oriented properties, including an A-frame on the main channel. Prices center around the low $200,000s, while waterfront addresses have climbed into the upper $400,000s, creating a clear premium for shoreline views, docks, and direct water access.
The neighborhood's strongest draw is its connection to Lake Hickory. Several homes along 36th Street Drive sit directly on the water, and listings consistently highlight main-channel frontage, broad lake views, private docks, and, in some cases, mountain views from decks and patios. Spring Lake also includes a neighborhood lake access lot, so the water remains part of the setting beyond the shoreline addresses. Outdoor living is a recurring theme throughout the community, with large rear decks, covered patios, fenced back yards, and storage buildings appearing throughout the resale history.
Spring Lake reads as an established residential pocket rather than a clubhouse-centered development. The appeal here is lot size, flexibility, and usable square footage: basements are common, many homes include den or rec-room space below grade, and garages, workshops, and outbuildings add practical storage. Interior finishes vary by address, but updated kitchens, stainless appliances, fireplaces, hardwood floors, and sunrooms all appear in the neighborhood's mix. Lots typically run just under half an acre, which allows for long driveways, garden space, and a stronger sense of separation between homes than tighter suburban plats.
The setting places Spring Lake in the Northeast Hickory and Catawba Springs corridor, across from Catawba Springs Country Club and close to the shopping, dining, and entertainment repeatedly noted in listing remarks. School assignments commonly point to Snow Creek Elementary, Arndt Middle, and St. Stephens High. Commercial walkability is limited, but the neighborhood's lake access and convenient approach to everyday retail keep it well connected to the surrounding area.
Spring Lake stands out for buyers who want an established Hickory setting with larger lots, practical home layouts, and a genuine Lake Hickory presence woven into the neighborhood itself.
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| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mar 21 2023 | $210,000 | 212 | 1,916 sq ft | 95.5% | $110 |
| | Jan 26 2023 | $225,000 | 130 | 1,927 sq ft | 95.7% | $117 |
| | Nov 2 2021 | $489,000 | 59 | 2,706 sq ft | 98.0% | $181 |
| | Mar 1 2021 | $145,175 | 62 | 1,032 sq ft | 103.8% | $141 |
| | Jul 18 2019 | $160,000 | 83 | — | 100.1% | — |
| | Feb 13 2018 | $149,500 | 803 | — | 93.5% | — |
| | Jun 19 2017 | $49,000 | 33 | 1,456 sq ft | 179.6% | $34 |
| | Jul 22 2016 | $30,000 | 232 | — | 66.8% | — |
| | Jul 22 2016 | $349,000 | 232 | 2,279 sq ft | 89.5% | $153 |
| | Dec 22 2015 | $155,500 | 124 | 2,666 sq ft | 97.2% | $58 |
| | Sep 2 2014 | $250,000 | 72 | 2,400 sq ft | 100.0% | $104 |
| | Jun 20 2014 | $152,000 | 66 | 2,774 sq ft | 99.3% | $55 |
| | Jun 20 2014 | $152,000 | 66 | 2,774 sq ft | 99.3% | $55 |
| | Nov 25 2013 | $78,000 | 104 | 1,480 sq ft | 94.2% | $53 |
| | Nov 21 2012 | $43,627 | 299 | 1,665 sq ft | 89.0% | $26 |
| | Sep 14 2012 | $141,000 | 156 | 1,716 sq ft | 94.1% | $82 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Spring Lake, Hickory
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