This is an Adorable Cottage in Downtown Tryon - This home reminds you of a fairy tale ~ like Hansel and Gretel's Gingerbread Home!! Home was built in 1920 and is full of lots of character & charm!! Main Floor has wood floors, a formal living room, dining room, 4 fireplaces, 2 bedrooms, full bath, an office nook, and the kitchen with panoramic windows on 3 sides overlooking the gardens and lush landscaping! Downstairs is where the laundry room is & provides great storage or a hobby room. Matching detached garage with 2 levels provides extra workshop space or exercise room. In addition to the gardens, the exterior features a wrap around front porch, large .76 acre yard, and a white picket fence out front! This well kept home is a short walk into dwntwn Tryon and would make a great 2nd home or VRBO! It is a Must See!!
This is an Adorable Cottage in Downtown Tryon - This home reminds you of a fairy tale like Hansel and Gretel's Gingerbread Home!! Home was built in 1920 and is full of lots of character & charm!! Main Floor has wood floors, a formal living room, dining room, 4 fireplaces, 2 bedrooms, full bath, an office nook, and the kitchen with panoramic windows on 3 sides overlooking the gardens and lush landscaping! Downstairs is where the laundry room is & provides great storage or a hobby room. Matching detached garage with 2 levels provides extra workshop space or exercise room. In addition to the gardens, the exterior features a wrap around front porch, large . 76 acre yard, and a white picket fence out front! This well kept home is a short walk into dwntwn Tryon and would make a great 2nd home or VRBO! It is a Must See!!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4200367
Dec 2, 2025
Sold
$330,000
$275/sq ft
Feb 28, 2025
Pending
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Jan 27, 2025
Price Changed
$350,000
$292/sq ft
Nov 14, 2024
Listed
$384,000
$320/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2005
Sold
$142,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,005 (+14.5%)
$30,400 + $140,842
$171,242
2024
$878 (+2.8%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2023
$855 (+4.3%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2022
$819 (+3.0%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2021
$795 (+10.2%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2020
$722
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2019
$722 (+4.5%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2018
$690 (+6.0%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2017
$651 (+19.7%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2015
$544 (+3.0%)
$30,400 + $53,525
$83,925
2014
$528
$30,400 + $53,525
$83,925
Tax history for 114 Wilderness Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,005 (+14.5%)
$30,400 + $140,842
$171,242
2024
$878 (+2.8%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2023
$855 (+4.3%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2022
$819 (+3.0%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2021
$795 (+10.2%)
$30,400 + $88,149
$118,549
2020
$722
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2019
$722 (+4.5%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2018
$690 (+6.0%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2017
$651 (+19.7%)
$30,400 + $67,980
$98,380
2015
$544 (+3.0%)
$30,400 + $53,525
$83,925
2014
$528
$30,400 + $53,525
$83,925
*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
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
T7-B26
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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Other Parking: 1 Car Garage & Workshop; Driveway big enough for 2 - 3 cars too.
Fireplace Features: Den, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 300
Sq. Ft. Unheated Lower: 300
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Storage
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Door Features: French Doors
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Garden
Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
Zoning: M
Zoning Specification: M
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Views, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions,Other - See Remarks
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 - Follow Round-a-bouts towards Tryon. Turn right onto McDonald St. just Before McFarland's Funeral Home. Take First left onto Wilderness Rd. Home will be on your right. Look for white picket fence.
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Polk County
APN: T7-B26
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.: 1200
Living Area: 1200
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,200
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1100
Sq. Ft. Lower: 100
Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
Levels: Two
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Schools
Places
Transit
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 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
$329,000 – $398,000
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