Charming one-level home with a cozy ambiance and natural setting, this home is ready for you to add your personal touches. This inviting property features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, and bonus spaces for work or play. Create your sanctuary within the primary suite which offers its own en suite bath, double closets, and an ideal space for a sitting area or office. The newly remodeled hall bathroom boasts contemporary fixtures and finishes, adding a touch of modern to daily living. Outside, a fenced yard offers security for pets to roam freely. The property expands beyond the home and offers year-round mountain views from the top, showcasing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. This home is conveniently located close to town amenities and I-26. Seller is licensed NC broker.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.33 acresLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Becky Corthell• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Contact: becky@cbawest.com
Bought with Kelly Hannan• Keller Williams Great Smokies
3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin/ranch in private setting, on 1.3 acres, with mountain views...close to town and shopping
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,481 (+56.7%)
$41,300 + $235,406
$276,706
2024
$945 (+2.3%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2023
$924 (+4.3%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2022
$886
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2021
$886 (+20.4%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2020
$735
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2019
$735 (+7.9%)
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2018
$682
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2017
$682 (−15.3%)
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2016
$805 (+6.2%)
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
2015
$758
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
2014
$758
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
Tax history for 600 Houston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,481 (+56.7%)
$41,300 + $235,406
$276,706
2024
$945 (+2.3%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2023
$924 (+4.3%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2022
$886
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2021
$886 (+20.4%)
$27,640 + $112,003
$139,643
2020
$735
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2019
$735 (+7.9%)
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2018
$682
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2017
$682 (−15.3%)
$27,640 + $79,470
$107,110
2016
$805 (+6.2%)
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
2015
$758
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
2014
$758
$25,305 + $101,475
$126,780
*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
1.33 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
C11-B2
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 143
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 143
Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: R
Zoning Specification: R
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Gas
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From I-26, exit at Columbus / Tryon and stay on NC-108 / W Mills St. In 0.4 mile at the traffic light, turn left onto Houston Rd. In .5 mile, stay right to continue on Houston Rd. and home is on the right. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Polk County
APN: C11-B2
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1281
Living Area: 1281
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,281
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1281
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$298,000 – $361,000
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