Waterfront on Lake Adger with deep water dock and mountain views. Immaculate home. A 10 mile drive to Tryon Equestrian Center. Three levels of living space with endless windows to enjoy the view. Two levels of decks overlooking the water. The perfect home for entertaining. On main level, formal and informal dining areas, living room, pantry, laundry room, half bath, screened porch and master suite. Downstairs a second kitchen, great room, more bedrooms and baths. Third-level billiard room.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.37 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Carol Parker• Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bought with Debi Morris• Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend
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Market trends in 28756, NC
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.5%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$684K
$338K MoM
Avg. days on market
140d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
2 MoM
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Sale history for 1243 S Cove Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3227857
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$605,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$605,000
$168/sq ft
Sep 15, 2017
Contingent
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Sep 15, 2017
Delisted
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Nov 9, 2016
Listed
$649,500
$180/sq ft
Nov 2, 2016
Listed
$649,500
$180/sq ft
Waterfront on Lake Adger with deep water dock and mountain views. Immaculate home. A 10 mile drive to Tryon Equestrian Center. Three levels of living space with endless windows to enjoy the view. Two levels of decks overlooking the water. The perfect home for entertaining. On main level, formal and informal dining areas, living room, pantry, laundry room, half bath, screened porch and master suite. Downstairs a second kitchen, great room, more bedrooms and baths. Third-level billiard room.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,874 (+9.9%)
$150,000 + $797,991
$947,991
2024
$4,436
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2023
$4,436 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2022
$4,092
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2021
$4,092 (+54.9%)
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2020
$2,641
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2019
$2,641 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2018
$2,559 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2017
$2,497 (−6.9%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2015
$2,682
$195,000 + $268,928
$463,928
2014
$2,682
$195,000 + $268,928
$463,928
Tax history for 1243 S Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,874 (+9.9%)
$150,000 + $797,991
$947,991
2024
$4,436
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2023
$4,436 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2022
$4,092
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2021
$4,092 (+54.9%)
$90,000 + $598,026
$688,026
2020
$2,641
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2019
$2,641 (+3.2%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2018
$2,559 (+2.5%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2017
$2,497 (−6.9%)
$100,000 + $313,263
$413,263
2015
$2,682
$195,000 + $268,928
$463,928
2014
$2,682
$195,000 + $268,928
$463,928
*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
1.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Polk County
APN
P55-209
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 2 Car, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space - 4+
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Propane
Lot Features: Waterfall, Lake Access, Mountain View, Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront, Water View, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1.37
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
Association Name: Lake Adger POA
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
Association Fee: $1,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 74 take Hwy 9 north about 5 1/2 miles to Garrett Rd. Make a left onto Garrett Rd. Make first right onto Green Hills Rd. (thru the columns) Then make 2nd left onto South Cove Rd. Take all the way to the end which is a court. See sign at driveway.
Community Information
Community Features: Boat Ramp, Equestrian Trails, Lake, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.37 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P55-209
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3610
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,770
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1840
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 484
Building Area Total: 3610
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance, Basement Partially Finished, Slab
Structure Type: 2 Story/Basement
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Schools
Sunny View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
5/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be 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
$1.07M – $1.29M
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