Gorgeous farm offers endless possibilities. Huge (4,800+ sf) well-built, elegant main home w/engineered steel beams. Guest house, barn, 6 garage bays, creek and rolling, fenced pastures. Price per S/F on this is a phenomenol buy. Unzoned and would be great for a family compound, horse farm or development. Located approx 300' from existing city water line-could be possible to connect. Main hm has updtd kitchen-granite countertops, gas stove, electric oven, SS appls. Laundry-all 3 levels. Possible primary on main. Elevator shaft (to add elevator), 2 fireplaces, sunroom, screened porch, covered porch, home theatre, full fin bsmnt w/separate entrances. Guest house was remodeled & expanded 6 yrs ago - 1,266 sf fin upper level w/1226 sf unf bsmnt. Guest hm features: HW flrs, granite countertops and frplc. Newer 36 x 24 two stall barn w/tack rm. 1 well and septic services both hms. Less than 8 miles to TIEC. 10 min trailer ride to FETA trail system. Hm exterior is partial brick and stucco.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
15 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Angela Cairnes• Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles/S. Hend
A total of 65 pristine, rolling acres along Canal Creek, 30 farmed in Max Q Fungus Free fescue with spectacular views of Little White Oak Mountain, 35 acres in forestry management. Property is in beautiful valley of equestrian farms, yet is located just off Hwy. 9 three miles from N. C. 74 and six miles from the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Could be subdivided for multiple farms.
Public Records
Jul 1, 2016
Sold
$650,000
$106/sq ft
NCMMLS #3118819
Jul 1, 2016
Price Changed
$650,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Sold
$650,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 1, 2016
Sold
$650,000
$106/sq ft
Apr 16, 2016
Contingent
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Apr 15, 2016
Delisted
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Mar 23, 2016
Price Changed
$675,000
$110/sq ft
Nov 17, 2015
Listed
$725,000
$118/sq ft
Sep 27, 2015
Listed
$675,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$209 (−19.0%)
$40,908
2024
$258
$40,288
2023
$258 (+8.5%)
$40,288
2022
$238
$40,288
2021
$238 (+6.6%)
$40,288
2020
$223
$36,047
2019
$223 (+1.2%)
$36,047
2018
$220 (+3.2%)
$36,047
2017
$213 (−93.2%)
$35,818
2015
$3,158
$105,713 + $461,062
$566,775
2014
$3,158
$86,177 + $461,062
$547,239
Tax history for 161 Walker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$209 (−19.0%)
$40,908
2024
$258
$40,288
2023
$258 (+8.5%)
$40,288
2022
$238
$40,288
2021
$238 (+6.6%)
$40,288
2020
$223
$36,047
2019
$223 (+1.2%)
$36,047
2018
$220 (+3.2%)
$36,047
2017
$213 (−93.2%)
$35,818
2015
$3,158
$105,713 + $461,062
$566,775
2014
$3,158
$86,177 + $461,062
$547,239
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
66.3 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
P70-40
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage - 4+ Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 6
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Ventless, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Other
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Screened
Exterior Features: Barn(s), Fence, Fire Pit
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Guest House
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Long Range View, Pasture, Paved, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Gas,Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Polk Central
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Columbus, take Hwy 108 East to light at interchange with Hwy 9. Turn left (north) and go to first right, Walker Road. 161 Walker Road is first driveway on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 66.3 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P70-40
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 4854
Living Area: 6120
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,685
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1492
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1677
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 1226
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 1266
Building Area Total: 6120
Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: Two Story/Basement
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Polk Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.59M
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