For Sale $699,900
The Fox-Ingold House, known by most locals as the "Hospitality House," is now available! Located in the Claremont Historic District of downtown Hickory, this 1897 Queen Anne offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and period detailing inside and out. Details include 9 fireplaces, each with unique mantels, hand carved stairway posts, stained glass windows, original hardwood flooring, original wainscoting, built-ins, the list goes on! The main level offers a large central foyer opening onto two front parlors, a dining room with original built-in china cabinet and wainscoting, main-level bedroom with en-suite bonus room, kitchen, laundry, and mud room. Wind your way upstairs via a hand-carved staircase made of heart pine, leading to another large landing with a stained glass exit to the centrally located upper level porch. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms all offer fireplaces and share a hall bathroom. Outside, a wonderful wrap-around porch welcomes guests year-round and features classic 19th century detailing that can only be found on historic properties. Located withing walking distance to downtown Hickory shopping and dining, LRU sporting events, and local schools and churches. Seller is a historic preservation organization requiring protective covenants attached to the deed at sale protecting the historic integrity of the structure, materials and site. Most changes proposed to the property will require seller’s review and approval. Modernization of the kitchen and baths are generally permitted. Roof on home will need to be replaced in near future. Seller is unsure of AC functionability.
| List Price: | $699,900 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 2251 sqft |
| Parking: | Parking Lot |
| MLS Number: | CAR4362244 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Style: | Victorian |
| Bathrooms: | 4 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Level |
| Year Built: | 1897 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
| Elementary: | Oakwood |
| Middle: | Northview |
| High: | Hickory |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 05-02-2026 | Listed | $699,900 | $311 |
| 07-07-2025 | Under Contract | $899,000-2.81% | $400 |
| 05-29-2025 | Listed | $925,000 | $411 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Oakwood Elementary | 0 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Viewmont Elementary | 1 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Longview Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 3 |
| W M Jenkins Elementary | 3 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Southwest Elementary | 3 miles | PK-05 | 1 |
| Saint Stephens Elementary | 4 miles | KG-06 | 2 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 121 5th Avenue, Hickory NC | 0 mi | $699,900 | days | |
| 842 North Center Street, Hickory NC | 0.4 mi | $975,000 | days | |
| 806 4th Street Drive, Hickory NC | 0.4 mi | $500,000 | days | |
| 530 5th Street, Hickory NC | 0.5 mi | $749,000 | days | |
| 49 8th Street, Hickory NC | 0.6 mi | $379,000 | days | |
| 774 8th Street, Hickory NC | 0.7 mi | $399,900 | days |
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| Street Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Property Details |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell
121 5th Avenue, Hickory NC is a 2251 ft2 on a 0.370 acres lot. This is for $699,900. This has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and was built in 1897.
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