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Off Market Aug 2024 for $450K

$443,192

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,886/mo

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1,672

sq ft

634 Houston Rd, Columbus, NC 28722

About this home

'Once-in-a-While' is an Arts-and-Crafts style cottage with a dose of folksy foothills craftsmanship and a bit of colorful whimsey. Within its 2-acre site, the house is surrounded by flower gardens and connecting pathways with the rest of the land forested. At the gable end is a rustic deck covered by the roof. A stone patio with a firepit spans the distance to a studio building. Hardwood floors and wood-paneled walls attest to the skilled hands of the carpenters. The highly functional galley-type kitchen forms an engaging intersection between the living room and the big country dining room, merging the chef with family and guests. Within the past two years, the house has been completely renovated within and without, including the gardens and the new 531 sqft. studio/workshop. 'Once-in-a-While' will invite you to stay a while. Somehow, it feels like an old acquaintance.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

2.07 acresLot Size

$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Barbara Claussen • Claussen Walters LLC

Contact: barbaraclaussen@me.com

Bought with Jonathan Jackson • Sterling Real Estate Partners, LLC

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4150877

Redfin Estimate

$443,192

$6,808 since sold in August 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 36.5% higher than the average sale price ($325K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$310,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
102 Little House Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$329,500
B
2 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
7 Rippy Hill Ln, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$370,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
10 Deer Run Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$430,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,749 sq ft
100 Hummingbird Ln, Columbus, NC 28722
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$255,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
191 Flat Rock Hill Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$253,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
256 School Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756

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Market trends in 28722, NC

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$420K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$425,000
4 beds3 baths3,092 sq ft
70 Fox Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722
3D WALKTHROUGH
$595,000
3 beds3 baths2,611 sq ft
158 Mallard Dr, Columbus, NC 28722
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Sale history for 634 Houston Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4150877

Aug 14, 2024

Sold

$450,000

$269/sq ft

Jul 14, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 1, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2024

Listed

$450,000

$269/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 10, 2022

Sold

$300,000

$179/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3788214

Jan 10, 2022

Pending

—

Jan 10, 2022

Sold

$300,000

$179/sq ft

Dec 8, 2021

Contingent

—

Nov 29, 2021

Price Changed

$335,000

$200/sq ft

Sep 21, 2021

Listed

$350,000

$209/sq ft

+41

Charming Arts and Crafts home tucked in with winding stone paths, rock walls and established plantings in Polk County, NC. Craftsman placed hardwood floors and wood paneled walls are beautiful. 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, as well as 2 additional rooms for office or crafts are here. Living room offers a bay window overlooking the garden with free standing wood stove. Light and open, adequate kitchen looks into the dining area with corner cabinets, a stone fireplace and window seat for restful sitting. Allow yourself to drive into this listing that’s quiet and peaceful and find a home that’s brimming with character where birds and bees visit, no lawnmowers needed. Sit on open porch, steps from the garage and listen. Most amazing is it’s closeness to towns of Columbus and Tryon, local Arts, Equestrian Trails, TIEC, Interstate 26, Hendersonville, Asheville and Upstate SC. This listing is not to be overlooked. Call for an appointment to understand tranquility at its best.

Public Records

Aug 24, 2007

Sold

$185,000

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,393 (+61.5%)

$48,700 + $402,470

$451,170

2024

$1,481 (+1.3%)

$47,840 + $176,374

$224,214

2023

$1,463 (+38.3%)

$47,840 + $176,374

$224,214

2022

$1,058

$47,840 + $120,021

$167,861

2021

$1,058 (+7.3%)

$47,840 + $120,021

$167,861

2020

$985 (+1.0%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2019

$976 (+6.9%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2018

$913

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2017

$913 (−0.2%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2015

$915

$46,556 + $107,809

$154,365

2014

$915

$46,556 + $107,809

$154,365

Tax history for 634 Houston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,393 (+61.5%)

$48,700 + $402,470

$451,170

2024

$1,481 (+1.3%)

$47,840 + $176,374

$224,214

2023

$1,463 (+38.3%)

$47,840 + $176,374

$224,214

2022

$1,058

$47,840 + $120,021

$167,861

2021

$1,058 (+7.3%)

$47,840 + $120,021

$167,861

2020

$985 (+1.0%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2019

$976 (+6.9%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2018

$913

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2017

$913 (−0.2%)

$47,840 + $97,481

$145,321

2015

$915

$46,556 + $107,809

$154,365

2014

$915

$46,556 + $107,809

$154,365

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.07 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

C11-B1

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 531
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 531

Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Built-in Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch

Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Other - See Remarks
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning: R
Zoning Specification: R

Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: N/A

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Polk Central
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Polk County
APN: C11-B1

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 1

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1672
Living Area: 1672
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,672
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1672
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

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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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$422,000 – $510,000

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Home values near 634 Houston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
550 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$346,428
796 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$429,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
595 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1566 Sq. Ft.	$370,747
478 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$397,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
794 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	$542,818
564 Houston Road, Columbus, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$226,013

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