Offered well under appraised value with stunning pastures, forests, springs, creek, pond, & landscaping. Older home features original hardwood floors and looks out over the private fish pond and open fields. Property line is mostly on the ridges surrounding the property, so you are isolated, but close to town. Great for small farm and a lovely family homestead. Per owner, owned by only 2 families for over 100 yrs. Enjoy the easy drive into this unique treasure!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
47.96 acresLot Size
$624Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jeanne Hall• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Bought with Jeanne Hall• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
Offered well under appraised value with stunning pastures, forests, springs, creek, pond, & landscaping. Older home features original hardwood floors and looks out over the private fish pond and open fields. Property line is mostly on the ridges surrounding the property, so you are isolated, but close to town. Great for small farm and a lovely family homestead. Per owner, owned by only 2 families for over 100 yrs. Enjoy the easy drive into this unique treasure!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,950 (+45.8%)
$391,720 + $274,197
$665,917
2024
$2,710 (+1.4%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2023
$2,671 (+4.5%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2022
$2,556 (+1.1%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2021
$2,529 (+6.3%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2020
$2,379
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2019
$2,379 (+4.6%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2018
$2,275 (+20.4%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2017
$1,890 (+87.3%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2015
$1,009 (+1.6%)
$140,900 + $66,755
$207,655
2014
$993
$140,900 + $66,755
$207,655
Tax history for 5995 Howard Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,950 (+45.8%)
$391,720 + $274,197
$665,917
2024
$2,710 (+1.4%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2023
$2,671 (+4.5%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2022
$2,556 (+1.1%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2021
$2,529 (+6.3%)
$259,800 + $124,955
$384,755
2020
$2,379
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2019
$2,379 (+4.6%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2018
$2,275 (+20.4%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2017
$1,890 (+87.3%)
$259,800 + $82,760
$342,560
2015
$1,009 (+1.6%)
$140,900 + $66,755
$207,655
2014
$993
$140,900 + $66,755
$207,655
*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
47.96 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
P14-16
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage - 2 Car
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Other
Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Concrete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Storm Door(s),Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features: Building - Barn, Outbuilding(s), Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Pasture, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 47.96
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Gated
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Saluda
Middle Or Junior High School: Saluda
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From Hvl, take I-26 East to Saluda, to Exit 59 twd Saluda, take immediate left on Howard Gap Rd go 1.4 miles to right at 5995 Howard Gap Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 47.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: P14-16
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1520
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1520
Building Area Total: 1520
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Saluda Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
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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
0.15% chance of being 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
$901,000 – $1.09M
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