BACK ON THE MARKET-CONTRACT FELL THROUGH Cozy Cottage tucked away on 16.90 pvt/wooded ac with year-round stream. Perfect for those wanting to commune with nature. Established garden spot, outdoor stone fireplace & workshop/garage. Inside you'll find soaring ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, functional floor plan with step-saver kitchen, LR/DR combo, spacious master bedroom & loft for guest/office or hobbies. Explore nature & enjoy the peace.
REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE - Cute & Cozy Cottage tucked away on a private lane in the country. 16.90 mostly wooded acres with a year-round stream meandering through. Perfect for those wanting to commune with nature. Established garden spot and a outdoor stone fireplace. Inside you'll find soaring ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, a functional floor plan with step-saver kitchen, LR/ DR combo, spacious master bedroom & comfortable loft area. Explore 16+ ac of nature & enjoy the peaceful setting that this property offers.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM487312
Aug 24, 2012
Sold
$80,000
$133/sq ft
May 11, 2011
Listed
$80,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,229 (+30.8%)
$177,075 + $60,654
$237,729
2024
$940 (−1.0%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2023
$950 (+8.1%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2022
$878
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2021
$878 (+35.1%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2020
$650
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2019
$650 (+3.1%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2018
$630 (+2.5%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2017
$615 (−10.7%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2015
$689 (+0.1%)
$73,650 + $42,277
$115,927
2014
$688
$73,650 + $42,277
$115,927
Tax history for 1882 Whitesides Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,229 (+30.8%)
$177,075 + $60,654
$237,729
2024
$940 (−1.0%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2023
$950 (+8.1%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2022
$878
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2021
$878 (+35.1%)
$104,500 + $38,469
$142,969
2020
$650
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2019
$650 (+3.1%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2018
$630 (+2.5%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2017
$615 (−10.7%)
$83,600 + $13,884
$97,484
2015
$689 (+0.1%)
$73,650 + $42,277
$115,927
2014
$688
$73,650 + $42,277
$115,927
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Tryon thru Columbus on Hwy 108 to Right on A.R. Thompson Road, TL on Whitesides. Travel ~1 mile to driveway on Right. Cannot see the house from the road. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 16.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P93-35
Home facts updated by county records on May 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 600
Building Area Total: 600
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Polk Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mill Spring, NC • 28756
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Estimated sale price
$303,000 – $367,000
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