Improve your Altitude! Fixer Upper at the top of the mountain! 2600 feet above sea level - but minutes to downtown Tryon, NC. Investment Property or future vacation home? Short term rental? All three? Popular gated community includes resident access to a fishing lake and a swimming lake with a small "beach" area. Tennis/Pickleball court and a community clubhouse are available to owners and their guests. Property offered includes 3 tax parcels totaling 3.93 acres! Total of 4 lots, 2 lots are combined as the tax parcel with the house, and there are 2 extra lots, one on either side of the home. The lots have their own buried utilities and could be sold separately to help pay for renovations. Great unfinished walk out basement with high ceiling, perfect to use for future living space. Public water system, no wells needed. Buried utilities. Winter mountain views, covenants allow for some view clearing with approval. This property needs significant renovations. Priced to sell, all offers considered.
Under contract-show
$275,000
700 Summit Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
2beds
1,058sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
3.93 Acres Lot
$253,700 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$187/mo HOA
What's special
Winter mountain views
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 01:18pm
Listing Provided by:
Linda Noble linda@lookingglassrealty.com,
Looking Glass Realty, Saluda
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4344125
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,058
- Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Space(s) (Off Site), Other - See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
- Waterfront features: Beach - Public
Lot
- Size: 3.93 Acres
Details
- Additional parcels included: P25-212, P25-213
- Parcel number: P25213
- Zoning: MX
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Community Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake Access, Picnic Area, Recreation Area
- Subdivision: Melrose Mtn
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,240 annually
- HOA name: David Swain
Location
- Region: Tryon
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,070
- Annual tax amount: $885
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: None, Gravel
Estimated market value
$253,700
$241,000 - $266,000
$1,634/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$260/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4344125 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $885 +18.2% | $150,070 +49.6% |
| 2024 | $749 +2.8% | $100,347 |
| 2023 | $729 +4.3% | $100,347 |
| 2022 | $699 +7.2% | $100,347 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $652 +3.5% | $96,141 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $630 +5.9% | $85,206 |
| 2019 | $595 +16.2% | $85,206 |
| 2018 | $512 +7.3% | $85,206 -10.3% |
| 2017 | $477 -24.4% | $94,974 |
| 2016 | $630 +3% | $94,974 |
| 2015 | $612 | -- |
| 2014 | $612 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,678/mo
Principal & interest
$1358
HOA Fees
$187
Property taxes
$133
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Neighborhood: 28782
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Saluda Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 4/10Polk County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 4/10Polk County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 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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