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.
Active
$374,500
289 Carson St, Tryon, NC 28782
2beds
1,175sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.63 Acres Lot
$361,900 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Light and lovely interiorsFlowing floor planWood stoveTwo bedroomsNew flooring throughoutDining roomBeautiful gardens
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Linda Noble linda@lookingglassrealty.com,
Looking Glass Realty, Saluda
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4374392
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,175
- Total interior livable area: 1,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,175
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: T8H12
- Zoning: M
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Tryon
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,424
- Annual tax amount: $2,456
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 159 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$361,900
$344,000 - $380,000
$1,627/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,500-3.9%$319/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4374392 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Listing removed | $389,900$332/sqft |
Source:  Greater Greenville AOR #1574219 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $389,900-2.4%$332/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $399,500-2.4%$340/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $409,500+54.2%$349/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2021 | Sold | $265,500-1.5%$226/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3767285 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2021 | Pending sale | $269,500$229/sqft |
Source: Greater Greenville AOR #1450913 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2021 | Contingent | $269,500$229/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3767285 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2021 | Price change | $269,500-5.4%$229/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3767285 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $285,000+59.2%$243/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3767285 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2019 | Sold | $179,000$152/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3536012 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2019 | Pending sale | $179,000$152/sqft |
Source: Mountain Property Group #3536012 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,000+47.9%$152/sqft |
Source: Mountain Property Group #3536012 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Sold | $121,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,456 +5.6% | $243,424 +34.7% |
| 2024 | $2,326 +3.6% | $180,743 |
| 2023 | $2,244 +6.9% | $180,743 |
| 2022 | $2,100 +1.1% | $180,743 -0.6% |
| 2021 | $2,077 +16.2% | $181,921 +24.7% |
| 2020 | $1,787 +253% | $145,923 +71.3% |
| 2019 | $506 +7.6% | $85,168 |
| 2018 | $471 -1.8% | $85,168 -1.9% |
| 2017 | $479 -8% | $86,799 |
| 2016 | $521 +3.4% | $86,799 |
| 2015 | $504 | -- |
| 2014 | $504 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,984/mo
Principal & interest
$1803
Property taxes
$181
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28782
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tryon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Polk County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 4/10Polk County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tryon
- Middle: Polk
- High: Polk
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Polk County
- Tryon
- 28782
- 289 Carson St
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