Josh McDowell

AXEN Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
Buying or selling a home is about more than contracts and closings—it’s about having the right guide at your side. As a local Realtor in Hickory, NC, I’m passionate about helping clients find the home that truly fits their needs, lifestyle, and goals. What makes my approach unique is that I don’t just stop at the real estate side of the journey. I'm a licensed General Contractor with some expertise in remodeling and repair, which helps me see things professionals with a sales-only background might miss. In addition to that experience, I'm also a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and leader of a North Carolina mortgage team, so I can also streamline the financing process for you. That means fewer surprises, clearer communication, and a smoother path from start to finish. If you already have a trusted Realtor, I’m glad to work alongside them.
Highlights *
8
Recent sales
$154K-$340K
Price range
$280K
Median price
4
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
411 27th Avenue Cir NW
Hickory, NC 28601
4/14/2026 $339,900 Seller
1520 21st Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
3/12/2026 $280,000 Buyer
2101 Redberry Ln
Conover, NC 28613
12/4/2025 $270,000 Seller
2326 Horseshoe Bend Rd NE
Hickory, NC 28601
7/30/2025 $336,500 Buyer
65 N Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
3/28/2024 $240,000 Seller

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
3
Total Value
$849,900
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Price Range
$240K - $340K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
5
Total Value
$1,065,500
Median Sale Price
$287,500
Price Range
$154K - $337K

Sales Volume Timeline

Josh McDowell’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q2 ’23 Q2 2023: $0 Q3 ’23 Q3 2023: $0 Q4 ’23 Q4 2023: $154K Q1 ’24 Q1 2024: $535K Q2 ’24 Q2 2024: $0 Q3 ’24 Q3 2024: $0 Q4 ’24 Q4 2024: $0 Q1 ’25 Q1 2025: $0 Q2 ’25 Q2 2025: $0 Q3 ’25 Q3 2025: $337K Q4 ’25 Q4 2025: $270K Q1 ’26 Q1 2026: $280K Q2 ’26 Q2 2026: $340K Q2 2023 Total Sales $0 Q3 2023 Total Sales $0 Q4 2023 Total Sales $154K Q1 2024 Total Sales $535K Q2 2024 Total Sales $0 Q3 2024 Total Sales $0 Q4 2024 Total Sales $0 Q1 2025 Total Sales $0 Q2 2025 Total Sales $0 Q3 2025 Total Sales $337K Q4 2025 Total Sales $270K Q1 2026 Total Sales $280K Q2 2026 (Apr 1-Jun 6) Total Sales $340K

Professional Info

Brokerage

AXEN Realty
942 23rd Avenue Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NC 348426

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Education

Liberty University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
2017 - 2018

Top Cities *

Hickory

  • 5 sales past 3 years
  • 48 days on market
  • $295K median price

Conover

  • 1 sales past 3 years
  • 70 days on market
  • $270K median price

Newton

1 sales past 3 years

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.