The friendliest town in the South is waiting on you. Single family home in walking distance to downtown Tryon. This home is the perfect opportunity for rental income. A tri-plex turned into a single family residence can easily be converted back to single family living upstairs and rental property downstairs. Original hardwood flooring just waiting to be brought back to life. It needs some TLC but what a gem and it's waiting on you. The house (parcel # T8-A5) sits on 0.30 acres, the lot beside (parcel # T8-A14) is 0.23 acres for the combined total of 0.53 acres and is included in this listing. Schedule your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leslie Horne• Leslie Horne and Associates
Contact: leslie@lesliehorne.com
Bought with Rahm Mandelkorn• Town and Mountain Realty
The friendliest town in the South is waiting on you. Single family home in walking distance to downtown Tryon. This home is the perfect opportunity for rental income. A tri-plex turned into a single family residence can easily be converted back to single family living upstairs and rental property downstairs. Original hardwood flooring just waiting to be brought back to life. It needs some TLC but what a gem and it's waiting on you. Schedule your showing today.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3901244
Jan 6, 2023
Sold
$225,000
$136/sq ft
Nov 1, 2022
Pending
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Oct 7, 2022
Price Changed
$270,000
$164/sq ft
Sep 2, 2022
Listed
$299,900
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,287 (+61.9%)
$60,000 + $210,535
$270,535
2024
$795 (+0.6%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2023
$790 (+3.5%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2022
$764
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2021
$764 (+4.4%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2020
$732
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2019
$732 (+5.3%)
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2018
$694
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2017
$694 (−9.3%)
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2015
$766
$67,500 + $67,816
$135,316
2014
$766
$67,500 + $67,816
$135,316
Tax history for 157 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,287 (+61.9%)
$60,000 + $210,535
$270,535
2024
$795 (+0.6%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2023
$790 (+3.5%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2022
$764
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2021
$764 (+4.4%)
$45,000 + $86,836
$131,836
2020
$732
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2019
$732 (+5.3%)
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2018
$694
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2017
$694 (−9.3%)
$45,000 + $72,182
$117,182
2015
$766
$67,500 + $67,816
$135,316
2014
$766
$67,500 + $67,816
$135,316
*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
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
T8-A5
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: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 1
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Other - See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 771
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 771
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: Res
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Tryon
Middle Or Junior High School: Polk
High School: Polk
Location Information
Directions: Interstate 26 W, take Exit 1, turn LT onto Hwy 14. Turn RT onto Hwy 176 towards Tryon. Go approximately 4-5 miles, turn LT onto McCown St, Turn LT onto Pacolet St. Take the 1st LT on to Chestnut St. Home will be on the LT as you drop over the hill. Chestnut Street is a a one way street, if using GPS be advised, do not turn onto Chestnut off of Hwy 176.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Polk County
APN: T8-A5
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1650
Living Area: 1650
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,650
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1650
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1650
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: SPARTANBURG ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS INC
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Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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