256 School Rd

Mill Spring, NC 28756

$325,000
Price
2
Beds
1,628 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
1,628
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Kick off your boots and stay a while! This cute bungalow is located in the heart of Mill Spring, just minutes from local schools, the Tryon Equestrian Center, Lake Adger, Green River Cove, Lake Lure, as well as quick access to to I-26, Hwy 74 and downtown Columbus. Whether you're into horses, hiking, fishing, biking, or just grabbing groceries or a bite in town, this location keeps you close to it all. This proeprty offers .85 ac of spacious, lush yard and plenty of room to breathe. You'll find not...Kick off your boots and stay a while! This cute bungalow is located in the heart of Mill Spring, just minutes from local schools, the Tryon Equestrian Center, Lake Adger, Green River Cove, Lake Lure, as well as quick access to to I-26, Hwy 74 and downtown Columbus. Whether you're into horses, hiking, fishing, biking, or just grabbing groceries or a bite in town, this location keeps you close to it all. This proeprty offers .85 ac of spacious, lush yard and plenty of room to breathe. You'll find not one but two detached garages. Interior home features include hardwood floors and beautiful solid panel walls in select rooms that add a warm, rustic touch. Spacious primary bedroom has 2 closets. Basement features laundry area, storage, full bathroom, utilities and a flex room that would be good for an office, hobbies, guest space or an art studio. Built around 1950, this home has had only a couple of owners over the years, and while it may not meet all modern building codes, it's full of character and still very livable. Some updates would really make it shine, and add value. The larger 3-car garage has electricity and the smaller 1-car is currently an open garage, though doors could be installed to secure it. Both structures are in good shape but could benefit from a little TLC around the trim and chimney in the large garage needs repair in order to use. There is no zoning in this area of Polk County. The property is on a private well and it's also connected to the Inman-Campobello water system, (https://www.icwd.org/polkCounty.html). And while this home is easily visible from the road, it still offers a good sense of privacy once you're on-site. Home sits above a county owned recreational field where practice & games takes place from time to time. If you’re looking for a place in the country with potential, charm, and a convenient location, this one’s worth a look. Seller plans to leave the furniture in home for the buyer, however if buyer doesn't want it, listing firm help assist in removal before closing. Seller hasn’t lived in this home in many years and is therefore selling this property strictly AS-IS.
  1. Listed by Cindy Viehman • Tryon Foothills Realty • viehmancv@windstream.net

Property Details for 256 School Road

Architectural Style
Bungalow
View
Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Shop
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2025 02:16 PM

Property Details for 256 School Road

StatusActive
MLS #4299323
Days on Market95
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
CountyPolk County

Location

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Building Information for 256 School Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.85 AC / 37,026 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,681 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,606

Property Taxes

$75

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 256 School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.15979279
  • Latitude: 35.30063276
  • Directions: From Columbus exit, take Hwy 108 towards Mill Spring and in ~5 miles, make Left onto Horsepower Ln, then Left on School Road. Property is the first house on the Left. See sign.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $175,164.00
  • Parcel Number: MS-71A-E01
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • High School: Polk
  • Elementary School: Polk Central
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Other: Lots of parking in the driveway.
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1340.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 288.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1340
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 885
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 885
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1628.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Storage
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 0
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 5.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 256 School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4299323

$325,000—
Sep 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4299323

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4299323

$325,000
09/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4299323

$350,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 256 School Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,500Additions$149,664Total$175,164
Tax Record2025$894 ($75 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtLot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyPOLKAPNMS-71A-E01Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 School Road

This home is within Polk County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Polk Central Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Polk County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Polk County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Polk County Early College
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Polk Central Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Polk County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Polk County High School
Public9 to 12

Polk County Early College
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 256 School Road, Mill Spring, NC 28756

256 School Road is a single family home for sale in Mill Spring, NC 28756. This property was listed for sale on September 6, 2025 by Tryon Foothills Realty, it's currently listed at $325,000. This listing's school district is Polk County School District. Nearby schools include Polk Central Elementary School, Polk County Middle School and Polk County High School. 256 School Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,628 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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