Cute Cottage in a Country Setting. A great deal of work was done about 6 years ago including new roof, plumbing, electric upgrade, new siding & windows, and new insulation in the attic. Covered front porch, rear deck and spacious yard with established planting are great spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Also has an 18x20 detached metal carport, a second well, and winter mtn. views. Heat/Air are not central. Close to schools and main highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
4.37 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Cindy Viehman• Tryon Foothills Realty
Bought with Rebecca Harrison• Keller Williams Professionals
Cute Cottage in a Country Setting. A great deal of work was done to this house about 6 years ago including new roof, plumbing, electric upgrade, new siding & windows, and new insulation in the attic. Covered front porch, rear deck and spacious yard with established planting are great spaces for outdoor enjoyment. Also has an 18x20 detached metal carport, a second well, and winter mtn. views. Heat is via propane gas ventless heater in living room and an electric heater in the Master bedroom. Two window units provide AC when needed. Close to schools and main highways. Price Reduced!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM532569
Jun 27, 2014
Sold
$74,000
$73/sq ft
Jun 12, 2014
Delisted
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Feb 9, 2013
Listed
$79,900
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$988 (+12.0%)
$61,172 + $125,457
$186,629
2024
$882 (+27.1%)
$41,850 + $90,574
$132,424
2023
$694 (+8.0%)
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2022
$643
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2021
$643 (+14.8%)
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2020
$560
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2019
$560 (+3.1%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2018
$543 (+2.4%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2017
$531 (−2.8%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2015
$546
$29,795 + $59,909
$89,704
2014
$546
$29,795 + $59,909
$89,704
Tax history for 260 Taylor Watkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$988 (+12.0%)
$61,172 + $125,457
$186,629
2024
$882 (+27.1%)
$41,850 + $90,574
$132,424
2023
$694 (+8.0%)
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2022
$643
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2021
$643 (+14.8%)
$41,850 + $61,175
$103,025
2020
$560
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2019
$560 (+3.1%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2018
$543 (+2.4%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2017
$531 (−2.8%)
$33,480 + $49,748
$83,228
2015
$546
$29,795 + $59,909
$89,704
2014
$546
$29,795 + $59,909
$89,704
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Pantry, Attic Stairs Pulldown
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Refrigerator, Other
Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 4.37
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Publically Maintained Road: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well, Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Polk Central
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From Columbus, take Hwy 74 to Hwy 9 exit. Turn left and go ~.5 mile to Right on John Sheehan Rd. Take the first Left onto Whitesides Road. Go about a mile and turn Right on Watkins Rd. Follow till pavement ends & bear Left on Taylor Watkins Rd. See sign
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: P94-14
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1008
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1008
Building Area Total: 1008
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Polk Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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, 17 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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Mill Spring, NC • 28756
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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $282,000
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