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Property Description
LAKE VIEWS YEAR ROUND at this adorable turn-key turn of the century cottage on highly sought Lake Rhodhiss. Public boat ramp located at street entrance from Burke Street, across from popular neighborhood haunt Copper Penny Grill, and next to Horseshoe Trail Park, just 12 mins to Downtown Hickory and 8 mins to I-40 for easy regional commutes. Home features refinished original oak hardwood floors, and generous 9 foot ceilings. Rear bedroom provides access to the remodeled full bath with claw foot tub. Wide front porch to enjoy lake views from across the street, and rear deck for firing up the grill. Low maintenance yard, public street access, dead end road so mostly local traffic. All electric home systems and appliances, city water and sewer, on street waste pickup all for lower Rhodhiss property tax rate. Truly affordable option for smart buyers, with peace of mind from these 2025 improvements: new HVAC air handler and condenser, new and reinforced piers and floor joists where needed, new subfloors and refinished hardwood floors, new crawlspace vapor barrier, kitchen: new quartz counter top, new sink, new appliances, refinished cabinets, bathroom fully replumbed with new cast iron, tile floors, new fixtures and claw foot tub, front porch and shutters painted, new water heater. This is the one.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 302 Catawba Ave
General
- Price: $198,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4404145
- Updated: 7/16/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cable Prewire
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
Location
- County: Burke
- Driving Directions: From I-40, take Exit 116 To Icard, follow off ramp NORTH on Old NC 10, to RIGHT on Icard Rhodhiss Road, to RIGHT on Burke Street, to RIGHT on Catawba Avenue, home on RIGHT.
School Information
- Elementary School: Ray Childers
- Middle School: East Burke
- High School: East Burke
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utility Description: Cable Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction Status: Completed
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: Dirt Floor
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,040 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1901
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 65 x 86 x 61
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt, Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 1500
- Lot Features: Level, Views, Waterfront
- Rcmdd Zoning: R-3
Water Features
- Water Front Name: Lake Rhodhiss
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(K), FMHA, Nonconforming Loan, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 28041
- Lot Number: 2781-998
Listed by Town and Mountain Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 302 Catawba Ave
School District:Burke County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ray Childers Elementary 1183 Cape Hickory Road, Hickory, NC 28601 | PK-5 | 1.4 mi |
East Burke Middle 3519 Miller Bridge Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
East Burke High 3695 East Burke Boulevard, Connelly Springs, NC 28612 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 302 Catawba Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2026
Listed
$198,000
108.42%
MLS
12/18/2024
Sold
$95,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 302 Catawba Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,660
252%
$145,182
—
2024
$472
—
$145,182
—
2023
$472
-64%
$145,182
49%
2022
$1,295
38%
$97,417
40%
2021
$941
—
$69,505
—
2020
$937
—
$69,505
—
2019
$937
—
$69,505
—
2018
$935
—
$69,281
—
2017
$933
3%
$69,281
1%
2016
$905
—
$68,265
—
2015
$902
—
$68,265
—
2014
$900
—
$68,265
—
2013
$900
—
$68,265
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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302 Catawba Avenue, Hickory, NC 28601 (MLS# 4404145) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 302 Catawba Avenue is currently listed for $198,000 and was received on July 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 302 Catawba Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hickory? You can browse all Hickory real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

