Hickory neighborhood guide · Northwest · Lake Hickory

Living in Lakeland Park.

An established residential neighborhood on the south shore of Lake Hickory near Rotary-Geitner Park and the western end of the Riverwalk.

Market snapshot$379,918

Typical home value estimate, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026—not an appraisal or average sale price.

Housing eraPlatted in 1962; expanded in 1966

Individual construction dates and renovations vary.

General locationNorthwest · Lake Hickory

Neighborhood names do not replace legal boundaries.

Homes & setting

What you may find

1960s ranch houses, some modernist-influenced homes, and infill or edge development from the 1970s and 1980s.

Generally between 18th and 21st Avenues NW, from Horseford Creek to 12th Street Drive NW.

Development watch

New construction & change

The housing pattern is established. The most visible public investment is the planned transformation of Rotary-Geitner Park into Deidra Lackey Memorial Park. Waterfront buyers must separately verify dock rights, shoreline rules, flood conditions, and access.

Quick orientation

Useful details for a relocating buyer

Lake Hickory setting

1960s ranch and mid-century influences

Riverwalk access

Waterfront due diligence

Schools

Possible assignments—not a guarantee

Properties in these approximate neighborhood boundaries are generally associated with Hickory City Schools, but attendance lines can cross neighborhood streets and may change. Nearby or commonly associated schools include:

  • Viewmont Elementary may serve many nearby addresses
  • Northview Middle may serve many nearby addresses
  • Hickory High is the principal district high school
Market and fair-housing note: The value shown is an automated neighborhood-level estimate, not a current CMA, appraisal, guarantee, or statement about every home. This guide describes housing and public features objectively; it does not rank neighborhoods or schools. Verify price, condition, zoning, schools, boundaries, utilities, and planned development for the exact property.

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