"On Golden Pond" cottage in "Hansel and Gretel" setting. Magazine editors drool when given the opportunity to feature a property of this caliber. Private, serene, and ideal for the writer, artist, or anyone wanting a special haven for regeneration. Ideally located between Tryon and Columbus, with convenient commute to Asheville, Greenville, or Charlotte airports. Tryon International Equestrian Center is a mere 20 minute drive. Easy access to shops, medical services, and I-26.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.39 acresLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Holden• Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Listed by Kevin Swerdlin• Pinnacle Sothebys International Realty
Bought with Melanie Hudson• Ferguson Real Estate & Associates
Doors Windows: g-Insulated Door(s),Insulated Windows
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 2.39
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From I-26 and 108 in Columbus head W on 108 (towards Tryon) to Lt on Rippy Road. Road will fork....bear Rt to 282 on Rt. Rippy Road is a state maintained (SR 1513) gravel road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Polk County
APN: P48-48
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1024
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1024
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1024
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Tryon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
$336,000 – $407,000
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