Condos for Sale in Bethlehem, NC

Bethlehem lies on the northern shore of Lake Hickory in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This census-designated area is close to the city of Hickory, just across the lake. “You might consider Bethlehem a suburb of Hickory,” says Chris Gettys, a Realtor and broker with eXp Realty who has done significant business throughout this region. “Hickory is kind of the center of activity around there.” Bethlehem is served by Alexander County Schools, rated a B-plus by Niche, and its location near the lake and the mountains makes for plentiful outdoor recreation. “To me, it’s a great area because you’re close to everything,” Gettys says. “You can be in the mountains in 30 minutes. The terrain is beautiful.” A wide mix of housing styles, from small ramblers to expensive lakefront properties, is available in this area. Housing here comes in varied styles, from ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals to expansive custom builds with lake access near Oliver’s Landing, which surrounds Player’s Ridge Golf Course and has its own HOA. While the latter can cost between $950,000 and $1.9 million, the most modest ranches start around $200,000, so there’s a lot of variety in both