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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,175 sqft$289/sqft
289 Carson St, Tryon, NC 28782
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.63 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Peaceful and private! Perfect Country Cottage has been beautifully restored and is absolutely move in ready! Investment opportunity. Make Tryon your home, or use this cottage as a dream getaway with extra income from short term rentals. This property sits directly along the future Saluda Grade Trail, a walking and bicycle trail that will establish a direct path to Downtown Tryon shops and restaurants. Two bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, wood stove, beautiful gardens,...Peaceful and private! Perfect Country Cottage has been beautifully restored and is absolutely move in ready! Investment opportunity. Make Tryon your home, or use this cottage as a dream getaway with extra income from short term rentals. This property sits directly along the future Saluda Grade Trail, a walking and bicycle trail that will establish a direct path to Downtown Tryon shops and restaurants. Two bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, wood stove, beautiful gardens, and even a 10' x 16' storage building...this property has it all! Light and lovely interiors, new flooring throughout, and a flowing floor plan make this a special find! This house is over 100 years old and the ceiling heights in some rooms are under 7'. That square footage is included in the total square footage per NCREC guidelines that apply to older houses.
  • Listed by: • Looking Glass Realty, Saluda linda@lookingglassrealty.com
Listing closed: 06/12/2026 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4374392

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Property Information for 289 Carson Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.23473355
  • Zoning: M
  • Latitude: 35.20442437
  • Directions: GIS will take you to property.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $243,424.00
  • Parcel Number: T8-H12
  • City Taxes Paid To: Tryon
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • High School: Polk
  • Elementary School: Tryon
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1175.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 910
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 265
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1175.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 39
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 7.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 289 Carson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4374392

$340,000
Jun 9, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941937054

$340,000

+5.4% / yr

May 11, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4374392

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4374392

$340,000
06/09/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941937054

$340,000

+5.4% / yr

05/11/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4374392

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Public Records for 289 Carson Street

Taxable ValueLand$47,250Additions$196,174Total$243,424
Tax Record2025$1,127 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt920 SqFtLot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated2002ZoningMCountyPOLKAPNT8-H12

Schools near 289 Carson Street

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

Polk County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Polk County Early College
Public9 to 12

Polk County High School
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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This home: 289 Carson Street, Tryon, NC 28782
$340,000
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3
1,535
51,400
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55,757
$200,000
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