Peace & possibilities are endless with this charming home and beautifully wooded land. Make it your primary home, Airbnb, or secondary mountain home. Daily living is easy w/ an open floor plan w/ room to expand into a basement waiting for you to make it your personal space; imagine a workshop, yoga studio, arts and crafts area, or make it more entertainment space! Ideally situated with easy access to the fun & quintessential small town of Saluda, other nearby towns are easily accessed via 176 & I-26; you are only minutes to both roads. This well-maintained home offers an endless exploration of all that WNC and the SC Upcountry offer. Venture into the mountains, then come home to a nice fire in the wood-burning stove, or relax on the covered, screened-in wrap-around back porch. Bring your furry friends; most of the yard is fenced, or take them along on your adventures; you will find many pet-friendly places to explore. It won't be hard to imagine making this your mountain home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.51 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tonya Marthaler• Southern Roots Real Estate
Contact: Tonyam@SouthernRootsRealEstate.net
Bought with Lauren Rippy• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Adorable 2BR/1BA homey cottage. Modern updated appliances, recessed lightning, kitchen island and beautiful bamboo flooring. Lovely open floor plan featuring a wood burning stove in the main living area. Enjoy the covered front porch, side deck or screened in back porch for privacy and seclusion. Great level corner lot with some open space including a fenced yard for pets as well as some backyard forest area. Unfinished basement ready for you to make it gym/yoga studio or studio apartment easily entered from the carport. Conveniently located just of I-26, easy commute to Hendersonville, Asheville, Greenville.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3290570
Jul 24, 2017
Sold
$182,000
$161/sq ft
Jul 24, 2017
Sold
$182,000
$161/sq ft
Jun 23, 2017
Contingent
—
Jun 22, 2017
Delisted
—
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$190,000
$168/sq ft
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$190,000
$168/sq ft
+19
Enjoy the serenity of your own backyard forest, complete with seasonal spring, raised beds, edible landscapes, fire pit & playground. Wooded views from every room complete this updated, efficient home w/open floor plan, modern kitchen, woodstove & screened-in back porch. Experience the best of both worlds w/a private location 2 min from I-26, & a 15 min walk/5 min bike to Main st. Large basement, perfect for studio & more. Covered carport w/entrance offers weatherproof access. A Saluda gem!
Public Records
Jul 22, 2011
Sold
$145,000
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,808 (+36.1%)
$85,200 + $219,076
$304,276
2024
$1,328 (+1.4%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2023
$1,310 (+4.4%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2022
$1,255 (+1.0%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2021
$1,242 (+11.0%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2020
$1,119
$57,650 + $98,412
$156,062
2019
$1,119 (+21.0%)
$57,650 + $98,412
$156,062
2018
$924 (+1.6%)
$57,650 + $76,189
$133,839
2017
$909 (+24.4%)
$57,650 + $76,189
$133,839
2016
$731 (+8.8%)
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
2015
$672 (−0.4%)
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
2014
$675
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
Tax history for 250 Thompson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,808 (+36.1%)
$85,200 + $219,076
$304,276
2024
$1,328 (+1.4%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2023
$1,310 (+4.4%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2022
$1,255 (+1.0%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2021
$1,242 (+11.0%)
$57,650 + $125,933
$183,583
2020
$1,119
$57,650 + $98,412
$156,062
2019
$1,119 (+21.0%)
$57,650 + $98,412
$156,062
2018
$924 (+1.6%)
$57,650 + $76,189
$133,839
2017
$909 (+24.4%)
$57,650 + $76,189
$133,839
2016
$731 (+8.8%)
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
2015
$672 (−0.4%)
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
2014
$675
$37,090 + $68,010
$105,100
*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
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.51 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
S1-B2
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 766
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 766
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Bamboo, Tile
Door Features: Screen Door(s), Sliding Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced, Front Yard
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: MX
Zoning Specification: MX
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: Per Property Detail Records
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Saluda
Middle Or Junior High School: Saluda Trail
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: I-26 East to the Saluda Exit 59. Right off the exit onto State Road 1142, to left onto Thompson Road, 250 Thompson Road will be on the right. (approximately 0.3 miles)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Polk County
APN: S1-B2
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1130
Living Area: 1130
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,130
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1130
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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Schools
Saluda Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$349,000 – $422,000
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