Classic Tryon home with year-round mountain views, 7.91 acres, just outside the city limits. The one-level home has a comfortable flow and features an expansive living/dining room with mountain and forest views and an updated kitchen. The former screen porch with slate floors has been transformed into an all-season room that overlooks the private front yard and is accessed from the living room, a guest bedroom, and the primary bedroom suite. From the living room, you can also access the 625 sqft deck and your very own shuffleboard court. The balance of the main level contains the primary bedroom suite, two guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, and laundry. The garage is on the basement level where the elevator can transport you and/or your goods to the kitchen. The unfinished basement has a half bath and second laundry. Just enough level land to enjoy without being overwhelmed with yard work. The rest of the acreage provides a nice buffer of woods. A floor plan sketch is available.
Nicely appointed home on 8 ac. w/mature landscaping on sought-after Wilderness Rd. location.One level living w/gracious room sizes & beautiful hardwood floors. Lg open living/dining rm. w/fireplace, built-ins & nice views. Meander out onto a spacious screened porch overlooking a private yard. Additional highlights include a 2 car garage, elevator from garage to kitchen, basement area and shuffleboard court. Great features in this rare package.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,103 (+34.9%)
$114,100 + $250,826
$364,926
2024
$1,559 (+2.8%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2023
$1,516 (+4.4%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2022
$1,452 (+3.0%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2021
$1,409 (+8.4%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2020
$1,300
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2019
$1,300 (+4.6%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2018
$1,242 (+6.2%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2017
$1,169 (−7.0%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2016
$1,257 (+7.3%)
$64,760 + $126,181
$190,941
2015
$1,171
$64,760 + $126,181
$190,941
Tax history for 172 Wilderness Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,103 (+34.9%)
$114,100 + $250,826
$364,926
2024
$1,559 (+2.8%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2023
$1,516 (+4.4%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2022
$1,452 (+3.0%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2021
$1,409 (+8.4%)
$66,460 + $147,783
$214,243
2020
$1,300
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2019
$1,300 (+4.6%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2018
$1,242 (+6.2%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2017
$1,169 (−7.0%)
$66,460 + $114,740
$181,200
2016
$1,257 (+7.3%)
$64,760 + $126,181
$190,941
2015
$1,171
$64,760 + $126,181
$190,941
*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
7.91 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
P48-108
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
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
SqFt Garage: 461
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Basement, Garage - 2 Car
Interior Features: Built Ins, Cable Available, Elevator, Split Bedroom
Appliances: Cable Prewire, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Wall Oven
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Deck,Front,Patio
Exterior Features: Elevator
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: 2 or More Access Exits, Elevator
Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Paved, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 7.91
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
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 Tryon take Hwy 108 toward Columbus. Right just past McFarland Funeral home, McFarland Dr. Left on Wilderness Rd. home is on the right just past Pacolet Ridge Ln.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: P48-108
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2096
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2096
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 2096
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: 1 Story Basement
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Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Polk County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Polk County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$505,000 – $612,000
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