43 E Howard St

Tryon, NC 28782

$200,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,300 Sq. Ft.
$154 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$154
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/20/20
Closed 3/20/20
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Description

Rare offering of an iconic property, Tryon's historic Toy House. Both of the cottages are currently set up for residence, but the property is in the central business district and can be returned to use as a business or short or long term rentals. The Toy House retains it's original fireplace with Mother Goose Tiles and carved walnut mantle along with carved beams in the living room's cathedral ceiling. There are many intricate touches throughout the house that are unique to the fairy tale image it...Rare offering of an iconic property, Tryon's historic Toy House. Both of the cottages are currently set up for residence, but the property is in the central business district and can be returned to use as a business or short or long term rentals. The Toy House retains it's original fireplace with Mother Goose Tiles and carved walnut mantle along with carved beams in the living room's cathedral ceiling. There are many intricate touches throughout the house that are unique to the fairy tale image it was meant to present. The guest house has it's own address, #51, and was originally used as the workshop for creating the toys and has 728 SF of living space including a kitchen, bedroom, bath and living/dining room along with a deck. The original stone steps and walkways remain, plus city water and sewer and it is an easy walk to anywhere in down town Tryon in just minutes!
  1. Listed by Roberta Heinrich • Walker, Wallace, and Emerson Realty

Property Details for 43 East Howard Street

Zoning Description
CB
Parking Features
On Street
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2021 09:22 PM

Property Details for 43 East Howard Street

StatusClosed
MLS #3498861
Days on Market286
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family-Detached
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyPolk County
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Building Information for 43 East Howard Street

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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Property Information for 43 East Howard Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.240094
  • Zoning: CB
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.211235
  • Directions: From I 26 in Columbus, take HWY 108 toward Tryon to HWY 176, turn left, to to E. Howard Street, turn left, house and guest house are on the left.
  • Zoning NCM: CBD
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $155,298.00
  • Parcel Number: T11-H1
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • High School: Polk
  • Elementary School: Tryon
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1.5 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1192
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 108
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Patio,Other
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Built Ins, Cable Available, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Closet
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Second Living Quarters: Guest House
  • Second Living Quarters HLA: 728
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Room,Kitchen,Living Room,Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 0
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 43 East Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500—
Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500—
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500—
Mar 20, 2020

Closed

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

$200,000—
Mar 20, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3498861

$200,000—
Mar 18, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1379978429

$200,000

+1.2% / yr

Mar 1, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3498861

—
Mar 1, 2020

Under Contract-No Show

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

—
Apr 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3498861

$249,000—
Apr 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

$249,000—
Feb 22, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1101597051

$169,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2025

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500
11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4268057

$389,500
03/20/2020

Closed

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

$200,000
03/20/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3498861

$200,000
03/18/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1379978429

$200,000

+1.2% / yr

03/01/2020

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3498861

—
03/01/2020

Under Contract-No Show

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

—
04/23/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3498861

$249,000
04/22/2019

Listed (Active)

Greater Greenville AOR #1390502

$249,000
02/22/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1101597051

$169,000

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

Public Records for 43 East Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,200Additions$212,349Total$225,549
Tax Record2025$1,044 ($87 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt728 SqFtLot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1980CountyPOLKAPNT11-H1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 43 East Howard Street

This home is within Polk County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tryon 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
Tryon 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

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