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Last Sold Price
5 beds7,303 sqft
80 Country Club Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
Single FamilyProperty Type
17.54 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

"Friendly Hills", a 1924 English Tudor style home w/ 17+ manicured acres enveloped by the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 4500 SF estate home, registered with the NC Historic Preservation, was once owned by the renowned author, Margaret Culkin Banning. The log cabin that helped inspire her writings is still a part of this beautifully unique property. The moment you enter the foyer, this home will draw you into its one of a kind interior. The historic flavor of the wood floors, beamed..."Friendly Hills", a 1924 English Tudor style home w/ 17+ manicured acres enveloped by the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 4500 SF estate home, registered with the NC Historic Preservation, was once owned by the renowned author, Margaret Culkin Banning. The log cabin that helped inspire her writings is still a part of this beautifully unique property. The moment you enter the foyer, this home will draw you into its one of a kind interior. The historic flavor of the wood floors, beamed 20' ceilings and rock fireplace w/ a mantle made by the famous "Tryon Toy-makers" exudes old world style. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 3BR/2BA guest house and a large two-level shop.
  • Listed by: • RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk jeffmiller@remax.net
  • Listed by: • RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk
Listing closed: 03/12/2020 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3382633

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Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

56

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Tryon, NC

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Property Information for 80 Country Club Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family-Detached
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Old World, Tudor
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Community Features: None
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 17.54 AC / 764,042 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.249536
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Latitude: 35.219913
  • Directions: Call listing agent
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $639,907.00
  • Parcel Number: P35-10
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Polk
  • High School: Polk
  • Elementary School: Tryon
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4553.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1968
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1332
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 378
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1797
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 87
  • Sq Ft Upper: 2585
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 2750.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 7303.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.54
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 2108-2110
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: None, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: In-Ground Irrigation, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Materials: Hard Stucco, Stone, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: Two
  • Heating: Central, Oil, Steam
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Built-in Features, Pantry, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 5
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 5
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Connected, Exterior Not Connected, Guest House
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 15.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Basement
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Sitting
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Sunroom
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 80 Country Club Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 12, 2020

Closed

CANOPY #3382633

$1,050,000—
Mar 12, 2020

Closed

Greater Greenville AOR #1365851

$1,050,000—
Mar 9, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1379978612

$1,050,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/12/2020

Closed

CANOPY #3382633

$1,050,000
03/12/2020

Closed

Greater Greenville AOR #1365851

$1,050,000
03/09/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1379978612

$1,050,000

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Public Records for 80 Country Club Road

Taxable ValueLand$241,450Additions$811,703Total$1,053,153
Tax Record2021$6,755 ($563 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtLot Size764,042 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyPOLKAPNP35-10

Schools near 80 Country Club Road

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 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 80 Country Club Road, Tryon, NC 28782
$1,050,000
5
7,303
764,042
$289,000
3
2,300
19,602
–
3
3
1,546
54,014
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2
1
725
30,928
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2
1
1,296
15,682
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3
3
1,927
75,794

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