Cute Cottage on the Creek - Home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a gas fireplace, wood/laminate floors throughout and a storage building. Home is situated on a robust year-round flowing creek - enjoy the sounds of rippling water! Flood Insurance is required - Local Insurance Company quoted $1400/ year. Home is very close to Harmon Field Park, downtown Tryon. Just minutes to I-26, Shopping, Hospital. Sit on your large front porch and unwind after work! Property has a Termite Bond in place, but recent inspection revealed several areas of concern. Attached Estimate for Repair and new Treatment will be paid by seller at closing with acceptable offer.
Cute Cottage on the Creek - Home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a gas fireplace, wood/laminate floors throughout and a storage building. Home is situated on a robust year-round flowing creek - enjoy the sounds of rippling water! Flood Insurance is required - Local Insurance Company quoted $1400/ year. Home is very close to Harmon Field Park, downtown Tryon. Just minutes to I-26, Shopping, Hospital. Sit on your large front porch and unwind after work! Property has a Termite Bond in place, but recent inspection revealed several areas of concern. Attached Estimate for Repair and new Treatment will be paid by seller at closing with acceptable offer.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4254704
Jun 25, 2025
Sold
$115,000
$144/sq ft
May 20, 2025
Contingent
—
May 4, 2025
Listed
$139,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2005
Sold
$56,500
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$436 (−6.8%)
$17,200 + $72,099
$89,299
2024
$468 (+11.2%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2023
$421 (−5.6%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2022
$446 (+2.1%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2021
$437 (−3.2%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2020
$451
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2019
$451 (+5.2%)
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2018
$429
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2017
$429 (−2.7%)
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2015
$441 (−2.0%)
$15,050 + $61,847
$76,897
2014
$450
$15,050 + $61,847
$76,897
Tax history for 68 Rector St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$436 (−6.8%)
$17,200 + $72,099
$89,299
2024
$468 (+11.2%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2023
$421 (−5.6%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2022
$446 (+2.1%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2021
$437 (−3.2%)
$15,050 + $59,261
$74,311
2020
$451
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2019
$451 (+5.2%)
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2018
$429
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2017
$429 (−2.7%)
$15,050 + $54,959
$70,009
2015
$441 (−2.0%)
$15,050 + $61,847
$76,897
2014
$450
$15,050 + $61,847
$76,897
*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
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
T10-B12
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: Detached Carport
Other Parking: 2 Car Carport - And driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Floor Furnace
Cooling Information: Electric, Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Zoning: M
Zoning Specification: M
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Level
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: From I-26, Take NC Exit 67 / Columbus - Follow the Round-a-bouts around towards Tryon. At the Gas Station / Traffic Light, Turn Right onto HWY 176 towards Saluda. Go 1/2 mile or so to Right on Rector. Home on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Polk County
APN: T10-B12
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 800
Living Area: 800
Above Grade Finished Area: 800
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 800
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $239,000
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