Hickory NC Real Estate Blog

Conover is located in the western piedmont area of North Carolina.  It is the geographical center of Catawba County. It has a size of 10.7 square miles and a population of  7,922.

Conover is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Charlotte; 60 miles west of Winston-Salem; and 80 miles east of Asheville.

Conover has numerous major roads including Interstate 40, US Highway 70, US Highway 321, US Highway 70A, and NC Highway 16, which makes it easy to access the city from any direction.

Conover provides its residents citizens with basic quality services that include planning and zoning, police and fire protection, public works, street maintenance, solid waste collection, recycling, parks and cemeteries, and water and sewer utilities.

PARKS:

The City of Conover has 8 neighborhood parks.  Most of the parks are intended to be used for recreation like walking or just enjoying nature. 

Downtown Park is located at 112 2nd Avenue Northeast

Gateway Park is located along 1st Street West.

Hines Park is located at 1130 4th Street Southwest.

Hunsucker Park is located at the corner of 8th Street Northeast and 1st Avenue Place Northeast.

Majestic Park is located at 624 2nd Street Drive Southwest.

Rowe Park is located at 217 9th Street Southwest.

Travis Park is located at 612 6th Street Court Northwest.

Washington/Southwest Park is located at 555 4th Street Place Southwest.

CONOVER REAL ESTATE:

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $131,644 (it was $98,500 in 2000)

Conover  $131,644   North Carolina  $145,700

Houses: 2,831 (2,684 occupied: 1,993 owner occupied, 691 renter occupied) in 2007

Housing density: 277 houses/condos per square mile in 2007 

SOME LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS AND SUBDIVISIONS:

Rock Barn

Cline Village

Wagner Pointe

Pipers Ridge

Meadow Crest

Indian Springs

Mill Stone

Swinging Bridge

Laurel Springs

Strawberry Field

RESTAURANTS IN CONOVER:

Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant 1222 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 465-3020

Domino's Pizza  509 10th St NW, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 695-6950

Carniceria El Caporal  808 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 459-1111

Rock Barn Golf & Spa  3791 Golf Dr, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 695-9720

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant  924 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 465-4947

Subway Restaurant  508 10th St, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 466-3663

The Wild Coyote Grill 116 1st Ave, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 465-5256

Taco Bell  1343 Rock Barn Rd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 464-6410

Double S Cafe 1507 Emmanuel Church Rd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 267-2000

Quizno's Classic Subs 2523 Eagle Dr, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 466-0068

Waffle House 3350 14th Ave, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 466-7770

Nagano Japanese Restaurant  1226 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 465-1611

McDonald's 717 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 465-0092

Charlies Cafe  707 1st St, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 465-0362

Bojangles Restaurant  504 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 466-2577

Pho 777 Vietnamese Cuisine 434 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 459-9992

Drums Restaurant of Conover  310 1st Ave, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 695-7827

Subway Restaurant  801 Conover Blvd, Conover, NC 28613  (828) 464-6967

Bennetts Pit Bar B Que  1819 Fairgrove Church Rd, Conover, NC 28613 (828) 464-6967

OTHER RESTAURANTS NEAR CONOVER:

O'Charley's (828) 431-4777 - 2360 Us Hwy 70 Se, Hickory, NC

Jason's Deli (828) 325-4938 - 2337 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC

McDonald's (828) 324-9905 - 2251 Us Highway 70, Hickory, NC

Cjs Diner (828) 465-4973 - 3161 Nc Highway 10, Claremont, NC

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar (828) 328-1000 - 2180 Us Highway 70, Hickory, NC

Cornucopia (828) 855-1426 - 2065 Us Highway 70, Hickory, NC

China House (828) 465-9933 - 2388 W Nc 10 Hwy, Newton, NC

Osaka Japanese Restaurant (828) 441-2495 - 3232 Springs Rd, Hickory, NC

China Garden (828) 327-8909 - 2060 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC

Wild Wok Asian Bistro (828) 328-1688 - 2043 Catawba Valley Blvd, Hickory, NC

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If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Conover NC - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

This picture was taken last week at the Rusty Rudder on Lake Norman in North Carolina.

Lake Norman is located within driving distance to Hickory NC and is a great place to visit in the Catawba Valley area.

It is the perfect spot to stop and dine whether you are boating or driving.

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

HICKORY - Please Shop Locally for the North Carolina Tax Free Holiday

North Carolina tax free holiday is scheduled for August 7 - 9, 2009

Each year the state of North Carolina creates a sales tax holiday for back-to-school items.

This holiday will be observed on Friday of August 7th and ends on Sunday August 9th 2009. These three days offer shoppers the opportunity to save money on many back-to-school essentials and other items. 
 

The tax free items include:

Clothing - $100.00 or less.

Sport or recreational equipment - $50.00 or less.

Computers - $3,500 or less.

Computer supplies - $250.00 or less.

School supplies - $100.00 or less.

School instructional materials - $300.00 or less.         

Click Here to View the List of Items Exempt from Tax  During the North Carolina Tax Free Holiday

CATAWBA VALLEY RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO :  PLEASE SHOP LOCALLY

Last fall the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Shop Hickory Metro campaign. The Chamber encouraged all area residents to try to keep their purchases local to the four counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties so that as much money as possible stays in our area.

It is especially important this year due to the current financial crisis gripping our country.  So wherever possible do your part to keep our area vibrant and full of shopping options by Shopping Hickory Metro!!!

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 For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people. 

Catawba County Accepting Used Oil Filters for Recycling

Catawba County is offering the recycling program as a response to the ban by the State of North  Carolina on the disposal of oil filters in landfills which will begin on October 1, 2009. 

The environmental reason for the bill:

Landfills are designed to insure that ground water is protected from contamination

Motor oil filters that end up in landfills could contaminate ground water

Residual oil remaining in a standard auto filter ranges from 2 to 8 ounces

Oil filters are highly feasible to recycle

Many filters generated in the state are already being recycled, yielding valuable oil and steel resources for industrial use.

Catawba County is now accepting used oil filters at most Convenience Centers across the county. They have been accepting used filters at our Household Hazard Waste Collection days for many years. They are now able to offer this oil filter recycling program in advance of the State ban on filters in regular trash and landfills.

Oil filters will be accepted at the County's Convenience Centers:

The Cooksville Center is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Bethany Church Road Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Blackburn Convenience Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Oxford Convenience Center operates Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

* Please Note: oil filters will not be accepted at the Sherrills Ford Convenience Center

For more information regarding where and how to recycle your used oil filters, you may call Catawba County's Recycling Coordinator, at 828-465-8217.

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For more information about Hickory North Carolina visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

For more information about living Green in Hickory visit www.HickoryGreenHomes.com

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 I am a certified EcoBroker® in the Catawba Valley Area. This is a value added service I offer to my clients. Contact me today to show your properties that are Built Green, have green energy saving aspects or could be remodeled green with your personal touch. If you own a green home and are ready to sell, list your home with me and I will market and sell your place to a green-minded buyer.

 Newton NC Home for Sale on 1.24 acres with Pool

Priced Reduced to $85,000

2780 Orangewood Lane Newton, NC 28658

MLS# 9545157

Click Here to View More Information and the Virtual tour for 2780 Orangewood Lane Newton NC

Lovely home with three bedrooms and two full baths with over 1500 square feet. The home has a living room and a great room with fireplace adjacent to the dining room and large kitchen. The master bathroom has double sinks, large garden tub and separate shower.  The large 1.24 acre yard features a deck off the back of the house that overlooks the above ground pool and a over sized shed for storage.

Schools: Tuttle Elementary School, Maiden Middle School, and Maiden High School

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Newton NC - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Maiden, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people. 

Lake Hickory Home for Sale - Before and After

Real Estate Photography should be one of the most important factors when choosing a REALTOR to market your home for sale.  In today's market the majority of sellers and prospective buyers use the web to evaluate properties.  The first exterior photo of a home is the most important photo that will be taken. It is the first one to show on a web search and usually the only thing shown in print advertising.

Besides taking a good picture when a home is first put on the market it is also important to update the pictures as the seasons change. The first picture was taken in the winter when the home was first put on the market and the second one was taken in the summer and after the home owner trimmed his trees. 

In addition to finding a REALTOR that will update the photography of your home,  it is also important that they republish the advertising of your home with the new picture. Make sure you choose a REALTOR that isn't going to take a picture of your house on a rainy day and leave that picture as the only representation of your home.

I take great pride in the photography I use to market my properties for sale. If you are interested in selling your home in the Hickory area please give me a call so I can show you how I will market your home for sale.

If you are interested in more information about the above property on Lake Hickory Click Here

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If you are interested in buying or selling a home around Lake Hickory NC  - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Maiden, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people. 

Morganton NC Building Lots for Sale

Wonderful gated community with freshly paved roads and an abundance of nature and beauty.

This is a very special community with fairly level building lots. Each lot ranging from 9 to 23 acres

 Build your dream home here and enjoy the peaceful wooded settings where horses are welcome and nature surrounds you.

Lots for Sale:

Lot 32 Big Creek Road
9.95 acres - $119,000

Lot 31 Big Creek Road
9.87 acres - $114,000

Lot 3 Skyline Drive
9.54 acres - $112,500

Lot 5 Skyline Drive
11.91 acres - $87,500

Lot 26 Mountain Vista Drive
22.60 acres - $134,000

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIGH PEAK MOUNTAIN ESTATES IN MORGANTON NC

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 For more information about the Morganton Real Estate - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

WBTV will be Broadcasting Live from Union Square in Hickory today July 24 starting at 5:30.

WBTV is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and will be touring the area doing live news broadcasts and Hickory is proud to be the first stop.

The first 100 people will receive free tee shirts and a piece of cake.

During and after the broadcast, as a Hickory Alive! special event, the Pan Jive Band will play as an opening band for Johnny on the Spot.

The Pan Jive Band is a local favorite.  You will enjoy the diversity of their musical selections, from traditional to modern arrangements. The City of Hickory is proud to call "Pan Jive" their own steel drum band.

Johnny on the Spot will take the stage on at 8:00 p.m. for Hickory Alive. They will play their new and classic rock music from Green Day, The Clash, Foo Fighters, Cracker, U2, Drivin N Cryin, The Who and many more. Members of the band have been playing live music together in Hickory for nearly fifteen years.

For more information on The Hickory Downtown Development Association, membership, businesses, events and downtown Hickory, please call 828 322 1121 or email info@downtownhickory.com.  Please visit the website, www.downtownhickory.com.

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 For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people. 

The Hickory Crawdads announce the details for their Celebrity Tribute Series 

During the tribute series, the Crawdads will pay homage to recently-deceased stars, Michael Jackson, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Walter Cronkite and Billy Mays.

Michael Jackson Tribute Saturday August 8, 2009

Anyone with the first or last name of Michael, Jackson, Billie or Jean will receive a free ticket to the game.

Once fans are inside the gates, the first 1,000 will receive a white glove giveaway in honor of Jackson.

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Moonwalk to Win contest, Thriller Dance-Off, Neverland Obstacle Course, MJ Lookalike Contest, Jackson 5 Musical Chairs and more.

Ed McMahon Tribute Sunday August 9, 2009 (also Jimmy Buffet Day)

Anyone with the first name of Ed or last name of McMahon will receive a free ticket to the game!

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: A Star Search Talent Competition, with the grand-winner being voted by the fans, Ed McMahon Guest Announcers, with a different fan selected out of the stands to serve as the public address announcer every half inning, as well as various bits of side kick trivia in reverence of Johnny Carson's long-time compadre, and more.

Farrah Fawcett and Walter Cronkite Tribute Monday August 10, 2009

Again, fans with the first names of Farrah or Walter, or the last names of Fawcett or Cronkite, will receive a free ticket to the game.

FARRAH FAWCETT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Competitions will include Best Farrah Hair, the Dress Like an Angel Race, Farrah Trivia and Best Shaving Cream, Toothpaste and Shampoo Portrait of Farrah, remembering the products that she promoted. Also, several pink Crawdads merchandise items will be on sale and the proceeds will be donated to cancer research in honor of Fawcett's battle against cancer.

WALTER CRONKITE ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:  Walter Cronkite Broadcast Audition on the dugout between innings. Three fans will give their best Cronkite impressions, and whoever the crowd likes the most will get to spend a half inning on the Crawdads broadcast on The Big Dawg 92.1 FM and Hickorycrawdads.com.

Billy Mays Tribute Tuesday August 11, 2009 (also Dollar Day)

Anyone sporting a full beard or with the name of Billy or Mays will receive a free ticket to the game

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Various timed specials at concessions stands and the Team Store (for example, "if you order in the next 30 minutes, receive two $1 hot dogs for the price of one!"), Billy Mays Product Trivia, the Best Sales Pitch Competition, Spill Cleaner Challenge and more! Fans competing in the evening's on-field promotions will also have the chance to win some of the various products that Mays promoted throughout his well-known career.

For more information on all of the events during Celebrity Tribute Weekend, or to secure your seats right away, check out www.HickoryCrawdads.com  

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 For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people. 

This picture is at Clearwater Beach Florida in 2009.

My family vacations there every year and it is wonderful

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

WHO:  The Stephen Schwartz Project

WHAT: Featuring the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Schwartz

WHERE:  Newton-Conover Auditorium

WHEN: July 31, August 1, 7, 8 at 8:00pm and August 1, 2, 8, & 9 at 3:00pm

The Stephen Schwartz Project, features the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Schwartz, and is a new musical revue based on the works of Stephen Schwartz and is in development as a potential Broadway debut. 

Mr. Schwartz is the composer of this generation's most popular shows including Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and with movies including Pocahontas, Enchanted and The Prince of Egypt. 

 Newton Conover Auditorium

60 W 6th St Newton, NC 28658

The box office will be open 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday starting July 14 and may be contacted by calling the Newton-Conover Auditorium offices at 828-464-8100. 

All seats are assigned with ticket prices of $20 for Orchestra Seating (lower level), $15 for Balcony Seating and $10 for Upper Balcony seating. 

E-mail reservations will be accepted at rhelton@nccpp.org .

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For more information about the Newton - Conover area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

Catawba Science Center - Laser Floyd Double Header

WHO: Calling All Pink Floyd Fans

WHAT: Laser Floyd Nights

WHERE: Millholland Planetarium at the Catawba Science Center

WHEN: July 24 and 25, 2009 at 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00pm each night

Lase Floyd Nights Double Header of Two Classic Albums

Pink Floyd double header of two classic albums, Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall

The shows will alternate with:

Dark Side of the Moon showing at 6:30 and 9:30pm

The Wall showing at 8 and 11pm

Admission is seperate for each show but they are scheduled so that you can watch both of them one after the other.

The Millholland Planetarium uses an AVI SkyLase full-dome laser system, enabling CSC to offer dynamic laser light shows, bringing you modern pop, alternative, holiday and classic rock presentations like you've never experienced before.

SkyLase has three lasers, each with a pure, solid core made of elements like lithium or garnet. Electricity is pumped through the element, exciting electrons in the atoms and producing light of a single wavelength, creating sharp red, blue and green colors that can be mixed to make every color of the rainbow.

TICKET PRICES:

CSC Members: $5
Nonmembers: $8

Call (828) 322-8169 to purchase in advance.

Tickets not claimed by show start time may be resold. Doors close five minutes after show start time and cannot be re-opened. No refunds.

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Not a CSC member? For less than $6 a month ($65 for the entire year) families can join CSC and get free admission into exhibits, as well as discounts on programs like Science After Dark, planetarium and laser light shows.

Individuals can join CSC for just $4 a month - that's $50 for an entire year of savings on Science After Dark, laser shows, trips and more.

Join online today at www.CatawbaScience.org 

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 For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

Connelly Springs Home for Sale PRICE REDUCED TO $89,900

Three Bedrooms and Two Baths on over Two Acres

3598 Abee Farm Road

Connelly Springs, North Carolina 28612

MLS # 9542934

Great get-a-way home in East Burke County just minutes away from I-40.  This home features 2.24 acres of private mountain beauty and wildlife. 

This house is ready to move right in featuring all new ceramic tile flooring, crown molding, baseboard molding, new kitchen cabinets and appliances.  All appliances including the washer and dryer are included. 

The home has a wonderful open floor plan with a split bedroom layout.  The master bedroom features a large closet with a huge bathroom with a garden tub and a separate shower.

This home is a must see !

 SCHOOLS:  George Hildebran Elementary, Easte Burke Middle School, East Burke High School

Click Here for More Information about 3598 Abee Farm Road Connelly Springs NC 28612

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I take pride in marketing the beautiful home for sale.

For more information about the Connelly Springs Real Estate - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals. Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

Hickory NC Open House Sunday July 26 from 2-4pm

115 31st Avenue Court NE Hickory, NC 28601

Three Bedrooms and Two and a Half Baths

Only $209,900

MLS #9546819

 Awesome location and beautiful home in NE Hickory just off 127 near Harris Teeter in Meadow Creek.

The living and dining room are completely open and feature vaulted ceilings and custom plantation shutters. This house has a spacious kitchen with a new dishwasher and range and is open to the den which has a huge brick fireplace and gas logs.  The master bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and spacious vanity and dressing area.

This house has all new paint, ceramic tile, carpet and is move in ready.  The huge garage has a high ceiling and a freshly painted floor. There is a private deck with room for a hot tub. The back yard is low maintenance.

You will simply love the condition, layout, and location of this home.

The sellers are offering a one year home warranty with the purchase of the home.

Schools:

Jenkins Elementary, Northview Middle, and Hickory High School

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OF 115 31ST AVE CT NE HICKORY NC

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I take great pride in marketing the beautiful home for sale.

 For more information about the Hickory Real Estate - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals. Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

Rock Barn Real Estate Conover NC

Rock Barn is one the most renowned and impressive golf communities in western North Carolina.  It is located just seconds off Interstate 40 in Conover, North Carolina, and is minutes from Hickory and offers fast, easy access to major metropolitan centers, international airports and scenic mountain villages. Enjoy relaxed hometown appeal while only being about an hour's drive from downtown Charlotte, Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock and Winston-Salem.

Rock Barn consists of one thousand three hundred acres of open green space, woods, golf courses, sparkling lakes and fountains. Buyers can choose from a variety of, multi-faceted neighborhoods offering a variety of views and lot sizes and equipped with pristine, well-lit walkways and newly paved roads that lead to an extensive array of activities and amenities. Build a custom home overlooking the course or select from one of the established townhomes or single family residences available.

Rock Barn has a number of real estate options to fit your particular needs:

Home sites for you to build the home of your dreams are priced from the mid $90,000's to $450,000.

New maintenance free luxury townhomes are available and priced between priced from the $460,000's to the high $600,000's.

Beautiful existing homes are for sale, priced from $300,000 to $1,000,000.

Rock Barn is a semi-private club. The two clubhouses offer casual and fine dining as well as a full-service lounge and several private meeting rooms.

Rock Barn is home to two award winning golf courses. The Jackson Course is the shorter and less demanding of the two courses. It offers a challenging game and appeals to golfers of all levels. The Robert Trent Jones Jr. Course is home to The Greater Hickory Classic.  The layout is more challenging than the Jackson Course. It features an aggressive terrain which requires focus and forethought. 

The Rock Barn Spa offers therapeutic mineral pools, whirlpools, massaging waterfalls, steam rooms and saunas.

The Rock Barn Equestrian Center provides facilities and services to both member and non-members of Rock Barn Golf and Spa.  Members, however, receive special discounts on select services such as the boarding of horses and riding lessons.  This beautiful and spacious facility is complete with 2 large riding arenas, as well as 80 acres of riding trails and open pasture.

The Rock Barn Tennis Complex boasts generous tennis facilities include an in-house tennis pro, four hard and four hydro lighted courts and pro shop. It hosts tournaments, clinics and private lessons. Rock Barn received Outstanding USTA League Tennis Facility Award in 2003.

The Rock Barn Fitness Center is a state of the art facility with daily exercise classes, indoor racquetball court and child care services.

The Rock Barn Swimming Complex has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, enclosed toddler pool, complete bathhouse, and snack bar.

Rock Barn also offers many great recreational activities including; fishing ponds, a well-equipped children's playground, an area established for basketball and sand volleyball court.

With so much to offer, Rock Barn Golf and Spa is an excellent choice for both families and active adults to find out what it truly means to feel at home.

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If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Conover North Carolina or at Rock Barn  - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Maiden, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

 
Hickory is one of 10 communities across the country contending to be the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) 2009 Best Tennis Town USA.
 
Fifty-six communities across the country applied to be the 2009 Best Tennis Town USA and Hickory made the final cut along with Cary, NC, Midland, MI, Baton Rouge, LA, Independence, KS, Tempe, AZ, Grand Junction, CO, Las Vegas, NV, Springfield, MO, and Ojai, CA.

The winner will be the community that gets the most votes on www.BestTennisTown.com . 

Voting takes place July 16 until July 26 and all voters have to be at least 13 years old and only one vote per email address.       

 
The 2009 Best Tennis Town title will go to the community with the most votes and will be recognized at the US Open in New York City sometime between August 31 and September 13, and awarded $100,000 to be used for community wide programming or facility enhancements.  

The second prize winner will also be recognized at the US Open, and awarded $50,000 to be used for community wide programming or facility enhancements. 

The third prize winner will also be recognized at the US Open, and awarded $25,000 to be used for community wide programming or facility enhancements.

The seven other communities will receive honorable mentions and each community will receive a $2,000 tennis equipment package to be used for increasing community wide tennis programming.

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Hickory will be notified on July 27 if it is one of the top three 2009 Best Tennis Town finalists or one of the seven Honorable Mentions. The Grand Prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize winners will not be revealed until the 2009 US Open.

PLEASE GET ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOTE !

www.BestTennisTown.com

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS. I am very easy to get along with and I am very focused on my clients needs. I also love referrals.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

WHO:  Autism Speaks of the Carolinas and Hendrick Motors

WHAT: Autism Speaks Night at the Races

WHERE:  Hickory Motor Speedway

WHEN: Saturday July 18, 2009

HOW MUCH:   $7 advance tickets for adults, teens and seniors and $4 tickets for kids 7-12 with kids 6 and under free. Tickets the day of the event will be $10 for adults, $7 for teens and seniors and $4 for kids 7-12 with 6 and under free. A portion of all advanced ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.

Fans will not only have the opportunity to learn about the complexities of Autism but they will also be able to enjoy a wild night of high speed racing action featuring the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. Fans can also check out the #88 Sprint Cup show car of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the #80 Nationwide Series show car of Tony Stewart, courtesy of Hendrick Motors. 

Fans can purchase their advance tickets by visiting www.walknowforautism.org/carolinas

Order forms will need to be mailed to the Hickory Motor Speedway office at

3130 Hwy 70 SE, Newton, NC 28658 along with payment and must be received by Friday July 17, 2009.

Fans can pay for their tickets by cash, credit card, check or money order

(payable to Hickory Motor Speedway)

All tickets sold in advance will be ready for pick up at Will-Call the day of the event.

For questions about ticket orders please contact Hickory Motor Speedway at hickorymotor@bellsouth.net  or by phone at 828-464-3655.

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

 Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR:

The Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Presented by Kia Motors, a PGA TOUR's Champions Tour golf tournament, returns to Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, N.C., September 14-20, 2009.

This weeklong event, which includes special events, attractions, and three days of fierce competition among golf's greatest legends, is ideal entertainment for fans of all ages.

Dates: September 14-20, 2009

Sanctioning Body: PGA TOUR's Champions Tour

Field: 78 players

Past Champions: Craig Stadler (2003); Doug Tewell (2004); Jay Haas (2005); Andy Bean (2006); R.W. Eaks (2007); RW Eaks (2008)

Location: Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, North Carolina

Course: The Jones Course -18 holes, 7,046 yards, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

Format: 54 holes, stroke play with no cut

Purse: $1.75 million ($262,500 to the winner)

Charities: All net proceeds are donated to area charities

Television: GOLF CHANNEL

Honorary Chairman: Hickory resident Dale Jarrett, NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champion and Driver

 Click Here to Order Tickets or For More Information about the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn

Rock Barn Golf & Spa is located in Conover, North Carolina, and is consistently recognized as one of the best semi-private golf membership clubs in the region. Rock Barn Golf & Spa is home to two award-winning, 18-hole golf courses, the Jones Course and the Jackson Course; a state-of-the-art luxury spa; a professional tennis center; an equestrian center; and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

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If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Conover North Carolina or at Rock Barn  - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Maiden, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

WHO: Kenworth Neighborhood Association

WHAT: Movies for Food

WHERE: Carolina Theater

WHEN: Saturday July 18, 2009

WHY: Watch a Movie and Feed the Hungry 

HOW: Three cans of food per person for admittance

Show Times

2:50pm Hannah Montana The Movie

3:00pm Hotel for Dogs

4:55pm Land of the Lost

5:10pm Monsters vs. Aliens

(click on each movie to see the tailer)

All Food Donated to Greater HICKORY Cooperative Christian Ministry

Carolina Theater 222 1st Avenue NW Hickory 28602 828-322-7210

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

 Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.

WHO: Hickory Furniture Mart

WHAT: Furniture Festival and Clearance Sale

WHERE: 2220 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, North Carolina 28602

WHEN: July 24-26  Friday & Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 1-5pm

Discover the rich furniture heritage of our region and experience first hand how furniture is manufactured and hand crafted by experts in the furniture industry. Demonstrations will take place throughout the Mart and shoppers will be able to interact with craftsmen from our region

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  The Hickory Furniture Mart is a unique mix of over 100 factory outlets, stores, shops and galleries offering home furnishings, accessories, lighting, art, fine rugs, fabrics and much more.

To learn more about the Hickory Furniture Mart Click Here

or call 1-800-462-MART

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For more information about the Hickory area - visit my website at www.MikeKellyJr.com

I am a REALTOR specializing in the Greater Hickory, NC Metro area. Included in that area is Hickory, Newton, Conover, Granite Falls, Mountain View, Hudson, Lenoir, Alexander County as well as Eastern Burke County. I am a member of the Catawba Valley MLS as well as the Charlotte MLS.

 Call me 828-234-0479 or email me MikeKellyJr@charter.net today I always like to meet new people.