Come see this Solid Home in Tryon, on a very private lot! As you drive up the driveway you are greeted with privacy, mature landscaping, & blooming hydrangeas! Enjoy relaxing from one of the many porches or sunrooms! The home consists of 2 separate suites, one with a small kitchenette, a large family room, dining room, 2 sunrooms, a screened porch, & a large front porch that all invite natural light & the scenery in! Part of the garage is a large rec/ bonus room that is perfect for billiards, games, or could be finished into a 3rd suite. Home has winterviews of the mountains. There is still a small attached garage. This property has been a great rental & could certainly continue to be... Or with some personalizing, this slab home on 1.3 acres would make a great place to call home. Easy to see -
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeremy Wood• SC NC Realty
Bought with Michele Webb• Asheworth Group WNC Real Estate LLC
Nestled in the Foothills of NC in between Greenville & Asheville, you will find charming, Polk County - home to many retirees, equestrian enthusiasts and nature lovers! Come see this newly listed, very Solid Home, in Tryon, on a very private lot! As you drive up the driveway you are greeted with privacy, mature landscaping, & blooming hydrangeas! Enjoy relaxing from one of the many porches or sunrooms! The home consists of 2 separate suites, one with a small kitchenette, a large family room, dining room, 2 sunrooms, a screened porch, & a large front porch that all invite natural light & the scenery in! Part of the garage is a large rec/ bonus room that is perfect for billiards, games, or could be finished into a 3rd suite. Home has winterviews of the mountains. There is still a small attached garage. This property has been a great rental & could certainly continue to be. .. Or with some personalizing, this slab home on 1.3 acres would make a great place to call home. Easy to see -
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3767245
Sep 22, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$172/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 27, 2021
Listed
$295,000
$184/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3346856
Feb 1, 2018
Sold
$219,500
$137/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
$219,500
$137/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
—
+19
"Gypsy Cottage" is a charming one level home surrounded by garden paths & plantings with winter Mtn. views and complete privacy. Convenient location between Tryon & Columbus. Spacious living room. & dining w/gas fireplace, large windows & built-ins. Updated kitchen w/custom tile backsplash, beaded board & vaulted ceiling breakfast room. Split plan bedrooms, baths & walk-in closets, spacious laundry, sun-room w/vaulted ceiling and adjoining screened porch. Attached one car garage and large workshop makes the perfect studio or hobby shop.
Public Records
Jun 16, 2008
Sold
$167,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,964 (+53.4%)
$48,200 + $292,204
$340,404
2024
$1,280 (+2.8%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2023
$1,245 (+3.4%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2022
$1,205 (+3.0%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2021
$1,169 (+14.8%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2020
$1,019
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2019
$1,019 (+4.6%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2018
$974 (+6.1%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2017
$918 (−5.5%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2015
$971 (+3.2%)
$25,239 + $128,889
$154,128
2014
$941
$25,239 + $128,889
$154,128
Tax history for 166 Rippy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,964 (+53.4%)
$48,200 + $292,204
$340,404
2024
$1,280 (+2.8%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2023
$1,245 (+3.4%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2022
$1,205 (+3.0%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2021
$1,169 (+14.8%)
$26,920 + $149,910
$176,830
2020
$1,019
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2019
$1,019 (+4.6%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2018
$974 (+6.1%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2017
$918 (−5.5%)
$26,920 + $114,060
$140,980
2015
$971 (+3.2%)
$25,239 + $128,889
$154,128
2014
$941
$25,239 + $128,889
$154,128
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Accessibility Features: Hall Width 36 Inches or More
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hilly, Level, Private, Wooded, Winter View
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Elevation: 1000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
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: From I-26 - take NC Exit 67 (Columbus) - take HWY 108 Towards Tryon. Rippy Rd. is located In between Tryon and Columbus near Lynn. Turn left onto Rippy, cross bridge, go left, follow gravel drive around to right, house is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.32 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: P48-177
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1600
Living Area: 1600
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1600
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1600
Foundation Details: Slab
Structure Type: 1 Story
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Schools
Places
Transit
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
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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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$322,000 – $390,000
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