Move in ready 1-level living just minutes to Columbus, yet outside city limits. Immaculate home on large lot w eat-in kitchen, spacious living/dining room w gas log fireplace. Gorgeous hardwoods in LR/Dining, & BR's. Large 300 SF screened porch, tiled bathrooms, detached single carport w storage room, paved drive. New 16.5' X 12.5' quaint cottage wired w electric is great as is for storage or workshop, or has potential as second living area. Natural gas for FP and stove. Home Warranty Included.
Move in ready 1-level living just minutes to Columbus, yet outside city limits. Immaculate home on large lot w eat-in kitchen, spacious living/dining room w gas log fireplace. Gorgeous hardwoods in LR/Dining, & BR's. Large 300 SF screened porch, tiled bathrooms, detached single carport w storage room, paved drive. New 16.5' X 12.5' quaint cottage wired w electric is great as is for storage or workshop, or has potential as second living area. Natural gas for FP and stove. Home Warranty Included.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM533926
Apr 12, 2013
Sold
$105,000
$74/sq ft
Mar 15, 2013
Delisted
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Mar 5, 2013
Listed
$114,900
$81/sq ft
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Comfortable one level home on large lot close in to Columbus. Eat-in kitchen, spacious living/dining room has fireplace with gas logs. Large screened porch, tiled baths, single detached carport with storage room, paved drive.Natural gas for FP logs and stove. Convenient location close to town but outside the city limits.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,308 (+7.2%)
$31,200 + $212,252
$243,452
2024
$1,219 (+0.2%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2023
$1,216 (+5.5%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2022
$1,153 (−1.0%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2021
$1,165 (+13.1%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2020
$1,030 (+24.2%)
$27,300 + $124,808
$152,108
2019
$829 (+7.9%)
$27,300 + $94,094
$121,394
2018
$768 (+3.2%)
$27,300 + $94,094
$121,394
2017
$744 (−2.6%)
$27,300 + $90,154
$117,454
2015
$764
$27,300 + $100,677
$127,977
2014
$764
$27,300 + $100,677
$127,977
Tax history for 550 Houston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,308 (+7.2%)
$31,200 + $212,252
$243,452
2024
$1,219 (+0.2%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2023
$1,216 (+5.5%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2022
$1,153 (−1.0%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2021
$1,165 (+13.1%)
$27,300 + $158,188
$185,488
2020
$1,030 (+24.2%)
$27,300 + $124,808
$152,108
2019
$829 (+7.9%)
$27,300 + $94,094
$121,394
2018
$768 (+3.2%)
$27,300 + $94,094
$121,394
2017
$744 (−2.6%)
$27,300 + $90,154
$117,454
2015
$764
$27,300 + $100,677
$127,977
2014
$764
$27,300 + $100,677
$127,977
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
C11-B3
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Construction Status: Complete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows,Storm Window(s)
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: None
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.79
Lot Size Dimensions: 33977
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: Heading Southwest on East Mill Street, turn Right onto Houston Road. 550 Houston Road will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Polk County
APN: C11-B3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1410
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1410
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1410
Foundation Details: Block
Structure Type: 1 Story
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Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $399,000
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