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  • $1,658,900

    172 Friendly Hills Ln, Tryon, NC 28782

    5beds
    4,553sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    17.54 Acres Lot
    $1,658,900 Zestimate®
    $364/sqft
    $4,096 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,658,900

    $1.41M - $1.96M

    $4,096/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    "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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Pantry, Built-in Features, Other - See Media/Remarks
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Other
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: masonry
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,553 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1332

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Terrace
    • Exterior features: Stone, Stucco, Wood
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 17.54 Acres
    • Features: Level, Wooded, Private, Trees
    • Topography: Sloping
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage Shed/Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: P3510
    • Zoning: R3
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Tudor, Old World
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Tryon

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
    • ViewYN: true
    • Zoning: R3
    • Heating: Forced Air, Oil Steam Heat
    • WaterSource: Well
    • Topography: Sloping
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Electric Range/Oven
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • FireplaceYN: 1
    • RoomsTotal: 3
    • ConstructionMaterials: Stone, Wood, Hard Stucco
    • CurrentFinancing: Conventional, Cash
    • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
    • LotFeatures: Level, Wooded, Private, Trees
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Tudor, Old World
    • InteriorFeatures: Pantry, Built-in Features, Other - See Media/Remarks
    • PoolPrivateYN: True
    • OpenParkingSpaces: 0
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • FarmLandAreaUnits: Square Feet
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Attached Garage, Gravel, Basement, Garage - 3 Car
    • CoveredSpaces: 3
    • PoolFeatures: In Ground
    • OpenParkingYN: true
    • Basement: Basement
    • Attic: Other
    • View: Mountain(s), Long Range View, Year Round View
    • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 1332
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Terrace
    • RoadResponsibility: Publically Maintained Road
    • StructureType: Site Built
    • OtherStructures: Storage Shed/Outbuilding
    • ExteriorFeatures: In-Ground Irrigation
    • CoListAgentFullName: Ronald Piccari
    • MlsStatus: Under Contract-Show

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/12/2020Sold$1,050,000-25%$231/sqft
    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3382633
    11/21/2019Pending sale$1,400,000$307/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk #3382633
    10/31/2019Price change$1,400,000+43.6%$307/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk #3382633
    8/29/2019Price change$975,000-60.6%$214/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk #3382633
    7/3/2019Price change$2,475,000-10%$544/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty / Tryon-Polk #3382633

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$7,527 +2.9%$1,053,153
    2023$7,317 +4.5%$1,053,153
    2022$7,001 +3.1%$1,053,153

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    Neighborhood: 28782

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Tryon
    • Middle: Polk
    • High: Polk

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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