Two houses, 1 parcel! Located in downtown Tryon, the historic Toy House & Cottage are now for sale. Designed by notable Tryon architect J. Foster Searles with an English Cottage aesthetic, the Toy House features one bedroom, bathroom, dining area, newly renovated kitchen w/ laundry closet & an alcove suitable for office use. Family room showcases the original fireplace complete w/ original carved walnut mantel & Mother Goose tiles, and carved beams in the vaulted ceiling, all of which were handcrafted by the original toymakers. Small upstairs loft overlooks the family room. Original features throughout - beautiful woodwork & some original door hardware are intact & in great condition. Adjacent Cottage was built later w/ kitchen, bedroom, living room & bathroom. Lots of storage & a deck too! The Toy House & Cottage have both been used as homes, however, they are located in the Central Business District & may be used for business, long or short-term rentals. New roofs on both!
Active
$389,500
43 E Howard St, Tryon, NC 28782
2beds
1,887sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.24 Acres Lot
$379,300 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mother goose tilesOriginal fireplaceLots of storageBeautiful woodworkOriginal door hardwareOriginal carved walnut mantelNewly renovated kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 22, 2025 at 01:06pm
Listing Provided by:
Laura Peek gaspersonpeek.laura@gmail.com,
Gasperson-Peek Realty,
Ray Gasperson,
Gasperson-Peek Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4268057

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: 2nd Living Quarters
Loft
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Soaking Tub, Total Primary Heated Living Area: 1216
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,887 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,216
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: On street parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.24 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: T11H1
- Zoning: CB
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,European
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Tryon
- Elevation: 1000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,549
- Annual tax amount: $2,457
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange
- Road surface type: None, Paved
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