On 20th Apartments
1955 20th Avenue Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Stabilized, Consistent Performing Asset with In-Place Cash Flow: Built between 1983 and 1999, On 20th has maintained an average occupancy of 93% over the past 5 years, with current occupancy at 95%. Consistently strong occupancy, minimal bad debt, and positive rent momentum demonstrate stable operating performance and position a new investor for reliable in-place cash flow from day one, with attractive leverage potential and continued revenue growth.
Attractive, Assumable Agency Loan: The asset offers an attractive, high-leverage, assumable Freddie Mac loan at 75%–80% LTV, with a below-market fixed interest rate of 5.38% and interest-only payments through June 2027. These favorable financing terms provide a new investor with enhanced near-term cash flow and the benefit of assuming attractive, below-market debt.
Opportunity to Increase Rents Organically: With the subject 96% physically occupied and 94% economically occupied, the property is well positioned to increase market rents given the robust demand. Nearby similar vintage rent competitors are achieving $220-$340 above the subjects in-place average rent.
Property Fundamentals with Economies of Scale: On 20th is a garden-style community comprising 415 units built in five phases, offering economies of scale for a new investor. The community features a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floorplans, averaging 1,001 square feet, and consistently maintains high occupancy, low delinquency, and minimal turnover. Additionally, all units include washer/dryer connections, except for those at Eastside.
Diverse Unit Mix: Each phase within the community offers its own unique appeal. Cedar Rock features spacious floorplans averaging 1,400 SF with vaulted ceilings. 58 units include sunrooms, while 34 units offer two-car garages. Catawba Place provides 80 desirable roommate-style floorplans designed for shared living. Waterside offers one-bedroom units with open kitchen layouts, expansive exterior patios, and abundant natural light. Hickory East consists predominantly of townhomes, each with a two-car carport and additional outdoor storage. Eastside is comprised exclusively of one-bedroom units, making it an ideal option for singles.
Interior Value-Add Opportunity: Majority of the interiors are currently in “Classic” or “Classic +” condition. This presents a new owner with an opportunity to implement a value-add program, increase rents, and still remain competitively priced below nearby renovated properties.
Rapidly Growing Economic Base: The city’s growth was driven by the furniture and textile industries, earning it the title “Furniture Capital of the World,” but recent investments — including Microsoft and Apple data centers, Prysmian’s $1 billion expansion, and Corning’s Meta-backed buildout of the world’s largest optical cable plant at a new Class-A business park — reflect its evolving economic landscape.
Building Details
- For Sale Price on request
- Property Type Other
- Property Size 415,375 SF
- Units 415
- Additional Rent Price on request
- Year Built 1993
- Date Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Location
- City Hickory, NC
- Zip Code 28601
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Walk score 23/100 Car-Dependent
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Bike score 16/100 Somewhat Bikeable
Points of Interest
Sheetz
0.87 miles
Speedway
2.17 miles
Citgo
2.84 miles
RaceWay
3.23 miles
Sun Express
3.31 miles
Shell
3.68 miles
Mel's Superette
3.81 miles
Tesla Supercharger
3.83 miles
Bakers Mountain Park
9.89 miles
Enterprise
4.02 miles
Granite Falls Community Car Wash
8.23 miles
Papa Murphy's
0.53 miles
Pizza Hut
0.54 miles
J McCroskey's Irish Pub & Grill
0.56 miles
Village Inn
0.85 miles
Subway
0.86 miles
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
0.86 miles
Zaxby's
0.87 miles
McDonald's
0.88 miles
Wendy's
0.91 miles
Burger King
0.96 miles
Lowes Foods
0.61 miles
Walmart Neighborhood Market
0.78 miles
Fresh Air Galaxy
0.87 miles
Food Lion
1.41 miles
Publix
1.83 miles
Health Hut
1.95 miles
ALDI
3.93 miles
Sears
4.05 miles
Valley Hills Mall
4.08 miles
Belk
4.09 miles
Walgreens
0.86 miles
Saint Stephens Vol. Fire Department
1.18 miles
Hickory Fire Station 2
1.71 miles
Hickory Fire Station 6
1.94 miles
Frye Surgery Center - Tate Campus
2.22 miles
Viewmont Eye Associates
2.26 miles
CVS Pharmacy
2.30 miles
Frye Regional Medical Center
2.89 miles
Hickory Fire Station 1
2.95 miles
Hickory Police Department
3.46 miles
Listing Summary
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Property Details 1955 20th Avenue Drive NE totals 415,375 square feet of Mixed Use space. The property was initially built in 1993.
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Area Characteristics In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 23, indicating that it is car-dependent.